Jagannatha : Divine Experience , Pattachitra Leaf Painting

"Jagannatha" derived from "'Jagat means "[whatsoever] is moving" and natha, meaning "lord, refuge, shelter". Jagannatha can thus also mean "He the shelter of the revolving world". Jagannatha is worshipped along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. About the Making - Known for its Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, Raghurajpur is a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha, India. Depicting the art form which dates back to 5 BC, this particular painting from the region is painted with a mixture of chalk and gum. Read about the great legacy here. Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e hand sculpted over a specific time frame.