Odisha Craft Villages

Odisha, the eastern Indian state sharing its boundaries with the Bay of Bengal and the towering mountains of the eastern ghats is known for its lush green vegetation, rich tribal culture, mouthwatering cuisine, ancient art and dance forms, the Jain rock carvings and centuries-old Hindu temples, including the popular Sun temple of Konark.No wonder, Odisha is often referred to as the Soul of India. Located just at a distance of 20 km form the famous town of Jagannath Puri in Odisha, on either bank of river Bhargavi, are the twin villages Raghurajpura and Dandasahi which have been recognized as heritage craft villages of India. Every household in the villages has at least one artist who has been awarded the state or national awards for crafts. Getting into the villages gives you the feeling of entering an open art gallery. Read more about the craft villages of Odisha here: interludejourne...