CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Lantern. This lamp carved out of stone is a decorative and utilitarian item. Odisha’s most recognized craft is stone carving. Odisha’s maharanas (stone carvers) sculpt in stones with simple tools by first outlining the figure on a stone block. The outline is incised to mark the shape of the motif and then the figure is carved. Stone carved sculptures are made for iconic sculptures from Odisha’s temples and idols of Hindu deities. This object has been procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Tala Thua Deepa. A tala thua deepa is a lamp used during rituals to worship gods.

Subject: One Face Deepa (Lamp). A stone lamp that is often used for lighting during special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. Odisha’s most recognized craft is stone carving. Odisha’s maharanas (stone carvers) sculpt in stones with simple tools by first outlining the figure on a stone block. The outline is incised to mark the shape of the motif and then the figure is carved. Iconic stone carved sculptures and idols of Hindu deities are made for Odisha’s temples. This is an in-house artefact of the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Dasa Deepa. A lamp offering that is made to the deity during prayers and worship rituals.

Subject: Elephant Rukha Deepa. A lamp holder in the form of a rider on an elephant. The holder is intended to support three oil lamps. Side view of the object.

Subject: Parakh. A lamp that uses oil-based fuel source. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Three Face Deepa (Lamp). A stone lamp that is often used for lighting during special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. Odisha’s most recognized craft is stone carving. Odisha’s maharanas (stone carvers) sculpt in stones with simple tools by first outlining the figure on a stone block. The outline is incised to mark the shape of the motif and then the figure is carved. Iconic stone carved sculptures and idols of Hindu deities are made for Odisha’s temples. This is an in-house artefact of the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Chakra Stand with Deepa. This is a vertically oriented lamp that is lit during rituals and prayers dedicated to deities.

Subject: Tala Thua Deepa. A tala thua deepa is a lamp used during rituals to worship gods.

Subject: Deepa (Lamp). Deepa or oil lamp is often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. A top-side view of the deepa.

Subject: Deepa (Lamp). Deepa or oil lamp is often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. A top view of the deepa.

Subject: Deepa (Lamp). Deepa or oil lamp is often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. A side view of the deepa.

Subject: Alati (Lamp). A lamp offering that is made to the deity during prayers and worship rituals.

Subject: Pitala Deepa. This is an oil lamp that is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals.

Subject: Deepa. This is an oil lamp that is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Tie & Dye Silk Bomkai Saree. This saree is named after the original place of production i.e. in village Bomkai of Ganjam district of Odisha. Initially, the saree was in production with two-ply 40?s x 20?s cotton yarn adorned with designs made from the jala technique. The main motifs used are 'karela' or bitter guard, atasi flower, kanthiphula or a small flower, fish or fly, bird, peacock, tortoise, lotus, wooden lamp stand, small drum used by lord Shiva, tooth, horizontal half diamond or horizontal full diamond. Nowadays, this is woven in both silk and cotton with a very fine texture associated with modern ikat and extra weft motifs mostly in Subarnpur/Sonepur district of Odisha. This saree was procured from Satyanarayan Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Deepa (Lamp). Deepa or oil lamp is often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions. Lamps also symbolically represent enlightenment or wisdom. A top-side view of the deepa.

Subject: Chakra Stand with Deepa. This is a vertically oriented lamp that is lit during rituals and prayers dedicated to deities.

Subject: Female lamp bearer Deepalakshmi from left

Subject: Deepa. A lamp holder in the form of a person. The holder is intended to support a small oil lamp. Front view of the object.

Subject: Female with lamp within lotus roundel; Stupa Vedika (Railing) Medallion

Subject: Deepa. A lamp holder in the form of a person. The holder is intended to support a small oil lamp in each of the hand. Front view of the object.

Subject: Deepa. This is an oil lamp that is lit with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oils used during prayer rituals. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Thia Deepa (Standing Lamp). This is a vertically oriented lamp that is lit during rituals and prayers dedicated to deities. There is a motif of a bird in the middle.