CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha. Back view of the object.

Subject: Lord Buddha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Buddha, the teacher of salvation and the founder of Buddhism, whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lord Buddha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Buddha, the teacher of salvation and the founder of Buddhism, whittled out of a betel nut. Back view of the object. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha, Balabhadra Subhadra. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of the Jagannatha triad comprising of Lord Jagannatha with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha, Balabhadra Subhadra. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of the Jagannatha triad comprising of Lord Jagannatha with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Jagannatha whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Jagannatha whittled out of a betel nut. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Peacock. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a peacock whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Peacock. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a peacock whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Shiva Linga. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a Shiva linga which is the symbolic representation of Lord Shiva. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Purna-kalasha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a purna-kalasha which is a pot full of water and with fresh leaves of the mango tree. It is considered a symbol of abundance and source of life. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Purna-kalasha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a purna-kalasha which is a pot full of water, with fresh leaves of the mango tree and a coconut placed on the top. It is considered a symbol of abundance and source of life. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Tree. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a tree symbolizing growth. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Tree. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a tree symbolizing growth. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Khatuli Lakshmi. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy.

Subject: Khatuli Lakshmi. A khatuli is a low table, on which newly harvested paddy grains are spread for the Manabasa Gurubar puja for Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy.

Subject: Indranilamani (Wind Chime). This is a wind chime generally hung outside of a building or residence as a visual and aural ornament. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Chhatar. A chhatar made of paddy. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Padma (Lotus). A lotus flower made of paddy that is a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy.

Subject: Tridevi. This triad of goddesses is personified by the Hindu goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives.

Subject: Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi made of paddy. Paddy craft uses un-husked rice or paddy which is strung together using cotton thread to create chains, idols of deities, animal figures, garlands and floral arrangements and other votives. Paddy is a symbol of prosperity, so images of Lakshmi are particularly popular when created with paddy.