Dandasahi Pattachitra Workshop with Award-Winning Artist

Paint your own pattachitra under the artist's hand.

A pattachitra workshop at Dandasahi in Odisha where you learn the traditional painting technique from an award-winning master artisan. The class unfolds in three parts (history and mythology of the art form, a live demonstration, and your own guided creation) followed by an ethnic Odia lunch at the workshop. You take your finished piece home with you.

The experience

Dandasahi is one of two heritage villages where this workshop runs, and the master artisan walks you through the full arc of pattachitra before you pick up a brush. The opening segment covers the history and mythology embedded in the art. The guide translates in English so the nuances land clearly. Then the artisan demonstrates the technique in real time, showing you the basics of how the paint, brushes and base material come together.

The creation segment is where you make your own pattachitra under the artisan's supervision. You're not watching a demonstration. You're painting, guided through the process as you go. The workshop provides all the equipment: brushes, paint and base material. When you finish, the piece is yours to carry back. Afterward, lunch is served at the workshop itself: an ethnic Odia meal prepared in the traditional style, and a chance to see more of the artisan's finished work. You can buy pieces directly if you want to support the artist further.

The workshop runs about three and a half hours total. A live guide speaks English, Hindi and Bengali, so language is not a barrier. Pickup is included in at least one of the two booking options (Dandasahi with Travel or Dandasahi alone), so check which one fits your logistics when you book.

What’s included

• All art equipment including brushes, paint and base material.
• your finished pattachitra painting to take home.
• ethnic Odia lunch at the workshop.
• live guide in English, Hindi or Bengali.
• pickup included in the Dandasahi with Travel option.

Options for this experience

2 options

DandasahiGuide in English, Hindi or Bangla · 08:00

Dandasahi with TravelGuide in English, Hindi or Bangla · 08:00Travel: Shared A/C Toyota Innova or Swift Dzire transport from Bhubaneswar to Dandasahi, the vehicle type depending on the number of guests; pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Bangla and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Gilehrio

Is this one for you?Book the Dandasahi with Travel option if you need pickup from your hotel. Choose Dandasahi alone if you can reach the heritage village on your own. Either way, you're learning from an internationally awarded artist in a working village, not in a tourist studio, so the experience stays rooted in the place where the art actually lives.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi and Bangla.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (8 to 14 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is pattachitra and where does it come from?

Pattachitra is a traditional painting art form rooted in the mythology and history of Odisha. The master artisan explains the cultural and mythological stories behind the technique at the start of the workshop, so you understand what you're learning before you begin to paint.

Will I actually paint, or is this just a demonstration?

You paint your own pattachitra under the artisan's direct supervision and guidance. The demonstration comes first so you see the technique, then you create your own piece with the artist helping you through it. You take the finished painting home with you.

What's included in the workshop besides the class?

The workshop includes all art equipment (brushes, paint and base material) plus an ethnic Odia lunch served at the artisan's workshop. You also get a live guide in English, Hindi or Bengali to explain the history and technique.

How long does the whole workshop take?

The workshop runs about three and a half hours from start to finish, including the history segment, demonstration, your own creation time and lunch.