Orissa boasts of a long and rich cultural heritage. Due to the reigns
of many different rulers in the past, the culture, arts and crafts of the state
underwent many changes, imitations, assimilations and new creations, from time
to time. The artistic skill of the Orissan artists is unsurpassable in the world.
The discovery that traditional artists still live and work throughout Orissa,
producing various objects in many media, is an exciting part of any visit to
the state. Odissi dance and music has lured many to this sacred land of Lord
Jagannath.