The beautiful Patachitra painting of Lord Buddha, the Apostle of Non-violence and Truth, is given a refine and elegant touch. He is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism and is held in high esteem. Gautam Buddha gave up the lap of luxury and after a severe penance could find out the Absolute Truth. He found a panacea for all worldly ills. Here he is wearing a white drapery. Patachitra is a popular genre of ethnic painting in Orissa and was born out of the cult of God Jagannath, the presiding deity of Orissa temple. Spectacular pictorial conceptions, characteristic conventions and vibrant color patterns make the Patachitra a unique treasure in the rich coffer of Indian ethnic art. Primarily executed on cloth, using natural colors, these ethnic paintings have charmed admirers across the globe.