Renowned as a heritage crafts village, situated around 10 kms from Puri district and around 55 kms from Bhubaneswar, this village is mainly known for its vibrant arts, welcoming nature of the villagers who are popular for their mastery in Pattachitra, an art form which dates back to 5 BC in the region, and also for the Gotipua dance troupes. A UNESCO Heritage site!
This pilgrim village has been attracting a large number of tourists from all over the globe, who visit here in search of Odisha’s ancient art and craft forms, and to have a hands-on experience on how the Pattachitra art and palm leaf painting is created on mâché toys, masks, coconut crafts, wooden toys, etc, by both men and women artists.