Raghurajpur Heritage Village in Puri, Odisha

Raghurajpur Heritage Village

Puri, Odisha

Planning a visit to Raghurajpur Heritage Village

A working artists’ village off the Puri–Konark road where almost every household paints Pattachitra. You walk a single lane of painted houses with the work happening in open doorways on either side. It is a ninety-minute stop that sits naturally on the way to Konark rather than as a trip of its own.

Know before you go

From Puri
About 14 km — roughly 30 minutes by road
From Bhubaneswar
About 55 km — roughly 1.5 hours by road
Time needed
1.5–2 hours in the village
Best time to go
Mid-morning, when the studios are working

What you'll see

  • Pattachitra scroll painting in working studios
  • Painted facades along the village lane
  • Palm-leaf engraving and tussar painting
  • Birthplace of Odissi legend Kelucharan Mohapatra
Full guideRaghurajpur Heritage Village, Puri — Pattachitra Art & Visitor GuideA guide to Raghurajpur Heritage Village near Puri, India's first heritage crafts village — how Pattachitra is made, notable artisan workshops, and visitor tips.Read the guide →

Pair it with

These sit on the same day's route as Raghurajpur Heritage Village.

Konark Sun Temple, KonarkKonark Sun TempleKonarkJagannath Temple, PuriJagannath TemplePuriPuri Beach, PuriPuri BeachPuri