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Jhoti chita (Odia: ଝୋଟି ଚିତା jhoṭi citā) is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made from rice paste and with a piece of cloth surrounded with a stick is used to create beautiful patterns.[1] People also use their bare fingers to make jhoti chita. They can be created over walls and on floors.[2]

Jhoti chitas are created for various festivals like marriage, Manabasa Gurubara[3] and Raja.

The traditional of jhoti chita has been utilized used to make saree prints.[4][5]

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  1. "Jhooti, Gurubara Chitta – Rangoli:- A Symbol of Traditional Odia Culture: Margasira Masa Sesa Gurubar #Odisha #Festival #Odia". eodisha.org. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. "Chita on the floor OdishaChannel.com". odishachannel.com. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Manabasa Guru Bara and Lakshmi Puja". odialive. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. "Arts and Crafts of Odisha, Sand Art of Orissa, Puri – Silver Filigree Work of Cuttack". www.nuaodisha.com. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  5. "Odisha Government Portal". www.odisha.gov.in. Retrieved 29 September 2016.