Odisha village paints to tide over the pandemic
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June 10, 2021 17:22 IST
The walls of artists’ homes in Raghurajpur are the canvas for a unique competition heralding hope.
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A complete makeover of the artists’ village is currently underway, with everyone busy painting their walls to impress prospective buyers of their artworks.
The walls of artists’ homes in Raghurajpur are the canvas for a unique competition heralding hope.
In the life that’s awaited after COVID-19, thousands of travellers would be criss-crossing Odisha, visiting temples, thronging tourist sites and hanging around beaches. About 150 families in Raghurajpur, a heritage craft village in Puri district, hope a portion of these footfalls will reach it and help them get their livelihoods back on track.