Reddish Maroon Arjuna Bows to Navagunjara Hand-Painted Pattachitra SareePattachitra Paintings are one of the most famous and oldest art forms of Odisha. The name "Pattachitra" comes from the Sanskrit word Patta which stands for canvas or Chitra. It is a painting done on canvas with rich and colourful motifs and designs. These paintings showcase simple themes, mostly mythological characters. Navagunjara is believed to be a form of Lord Vishnu and is said to have the features of nine animals. It has the head of a rooster,