Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village
Pattachitra and palm-leaf art at a living heritage village
Raghurajpur is a living heritage village where every household is an artist's studio — the birthplace of Odisha's Pattachitra scroll painting and palm-leaf engraving, and of the Gotipua dance tradition.
Getting there
About 14 km from Puri, a short 30-minute drive — an easy half-day trip.
What to see
- Pattachitra artists painting mythological scrolls
- Palm-leaf engravings, stone and papier-mâché crafts
- A chance to buy directly from the makers
Good to know
Carry cash for purchases and take your time chatting with the artists.
Where to stay
Hotel Sea Forest is a comfortable Puri base for craft-and-culture trips — see our curated local tours. Book direct.




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