By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today met His Holiness Pope Francis in Vatican. He expressed his pleasure meeting His Holiness and thanked him for his warm audience . He wished His Holiness good health and a long life.
On behalf of Odisha and her people the CM presented His Holiness a Pattachitra Painting which depicts the Tree of Life .
Pattachitra is a unique ancient traditional, cloth based scroll painting from Odisha. This art form is known for its intricate detail , natural colours and mythological themes. It shows the unique expertise of the skilled craftspersons of Odisha
