Biswanath Swain, a luminary from the quaint village of Raghurajpur in Odisha, has earned national acclaim for his exceptional contributions to the traditional art form of Pattachitra. A National Awardee, Swain has emerged as a distinguished figure in the realm of Indian folk and cultural heritage. Hailing from a region renowned for its artistic legacy, Raghurajpur, Swain has been a torchbearer for the Pattachitra art form, characterized by intricate paintings on cloth that often depict mythological narratives and cultural motifs.