The spectacular Patachitra painting depicts a composite form of Shri Rama, Lord Krishna and Chaitanya in a most elegant manner. These three are very popular gods in Hinduism and ther are held in high esteem. Patachitra is a popular genre of ethnic painting in Orissa and was born out of the cult of God Jagannath, the presiding deity of Orissa temple. Spectacular pictorial conceptions, characteristic conventions and vibrant color patterns make the Patachitra a unique treasure in the rich coffer of Indian ethnic art. Primarily executed on cloth, using natural colors, these ethnic paintings have charmed admirers across the globe.