Bhubaneswar: The State-level Annual Terracotta Exhibition ‘MRUTTIKA-2026’, showcasing Odisha’s traditional pottery and terracotta crafts, began at the. The exhibition, organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts ahead of Diwali, was inaugurated by Minister Pradip Bal Samanta. It will continue till November 6. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Minister said terracotta and pottery crafts represent Odisha’s rich and ancient handicraft traditions.