Previous Year Question
Jhoti Chita and Muruja are traditional arts used to make beautiful patterns on floors and walls. This art belongs to which of the following states of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Jhoti, Chita and Muruja are traditional folk arts of Odisha. Jhoti or Chita designs are made on walls and floors using white rice paste or pithau. This art is especially associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi during the month of Margasira and other auspicious occasions. Muruja designs are made on floors using powders of different natural colours to create mandalas and other patterns.