Boats, Fishes & Flowers

Odisha has had a rich Maritime Heritage since centuries. The bravery of our Odia "Sadhaba Pua" (Traders cum Sailors), who set sail centuries ago to South East Asia & Sri Lanka to trade our Odisha's rich weaves, spices, metal craft & lots more, has been legendary!

Odias celebrate "Boita Bandaana" or the ritual of sailing eco-friendly boats on Kartika Purnima every year, to commemorate Odisha's spectacular maritime history. Here is a collection dedicated to motifs relating to Kartika Purnima & water in general - boats, flowers & fishes!