The spectacular Patachitra painting depicts the Lord Krishna among the Gopis. was the apple of eyes for the gopis. They loved Him so much that despite all His naughty behavious, they could not live without him. 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.