The Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum is one of the best modern-day museums showcasing the best of the heritage arts and crafts of Odisha. It is a must-visit destination in the city of Bhubaneshwar. You can spend a couple of hours there learning and admiring the traditional arts and crafts of Odisha.
Visit Kala Bhoomi – Odisha Crafts Museum
As a private museum on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar city, it is home to some of the best pieces of heritage arts and crafts of the erstwhile Kalinga st
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