Fair
Raghurajpur in May
Odisha, India
Summer doesn't stop Pattachitra — 1,500 years of tradition continues indoors
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
Hot — indoor workshops
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good. public transport: Auto from Puri. from nearest city: Puri 14km (25min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Basic at village. Puri (14km) for hospital.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: District Hospital Puri — 14km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage — near Puri
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Hands-on art experience possible, Every home is a gallery, Artists friendly to children, Educational craft immersion, Short visit (1-2 hours)
Elevation
10m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓craft-researchers
Who should think twice
- ✗walking-tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January Pattachitra artists work in open courtyards — perfect weather to watch |
| February | 5/5 | February — every doorway is a gallery, every artisan a storyteller |
| March | 4/5 | March at Raghurajpur: 22–35°C, Pattachitra artist homes welcoming in cool mornings. Village walks comfortable before 10am — heat builds sharply by noon. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot but indoor work continues |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | Hot — indoor workshops |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon — indoor craft |
| July | 3/5 | The village is quiet but every home hums with… |
| August | 3/5 | August at Raghurajpur: 26–31°C, Odisha monsoon. Pattachitra artists prep festival inventory — doable, village lanes muddy, homes dry and welcoming. |
| September | 4/5 | September — artisans create Durga Puja decorations and festival… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — festival art season |
| November | 5/5 | November is Raghurajpur at its finest — art in every doorway, stories in every home |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday gifting |
Practical Details
How to reach
Puri 14km (25min). Roads: Good. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Auto from Puri. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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