CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: South wall of sanctum (garbhagrha)

Subject: North wall of sanctum (garbhagrha)

Subject: View of sanctum (garbhagrha)

Subject: Sanctum (garbhagrha)

Subject: General view of Trikuta half-hall (ardhamandapa)

Subject: Vardhamana front-hall (mukhamandapa); Painted ceiling; (top to bottom): 1. 2. & 3. Celestial ladies dancing in groups 4. Nagakumaras with chamaras in their hands marching to the Samavasarana structure 5. Nautches of the human world

Subject: Apsidal shrines of Pushpadanta (L) and Vardhamana (R) shrines. The Vardhamana shrine probably came into existence between the reigns of Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) and Kulottunga I (1070-1120 CE). It may have been built of sandstone but may have fallen from dilapidation. The Pushpadanta shrine was probably built later than the Vardhamana shrine.

Subject: Apsidal shrines of Pushpadanta (L) and Vardhamana (R) shrines. The Vardhamana shrine probably came into existence between the reigns of Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE) and Kulottunga I (1070-1120 CE). It may have been built of sandstone but may have fallen from dilapidation. The Pushpadanta shrine was probably built later than the Vardhamana shrine.

Subject: Brass Jug. A decorative brass jug. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Natural Dyed Lac Silk Fabric. Natural dyes are colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The mordant and fabric type affects the dye adherence, fastness properties and shades. Lac extract is a red dye extract from the scale insect Laccifer lacca. For dyeing the colorant is separated from the resin.

Subject: Entablature (prastara), detail: vyala frieze

Subject: North wall, detail: Vishnu Durgai in niche

Subject: Bajabala Toy. A terracotta model of a musician. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Front view of the figurine. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bajabala Toy. A terracotta model of a musician. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Back view of the figurine. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bajabala Toy. A terracotta model of a musician. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Front view of the figurine. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bajabala Toy. A terracotta model of a musician. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Side view of the figurine. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bajabala Toy. A terracotta model of a musician. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Back view of the figurine. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Necklace. A necklace with a peacock motif made using dhokra craft. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Table Lamp. A decorative table lamp made from golden grass craft. Golden grass is a wild grass found in many riverside villages of Odisha. The dried up grass strands are used to make decorative and utility items. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Brass Puja Basket. A brass puja basket that is used to store and carry puja samigri or accessories used during rituals. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Basal moulding (adhisthana)

Subject: Natural Dyed Manjishtha Coloured Silk Fabric. Natural dyes are colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The mordant and fabric type affects the dye adherence, fastness properties and shades. The Indian Madder root or manjishtha gives red, pink and orange shades. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Natural Dyed Manjishtha Coloured Silk Fabric. Natural dyes are colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The mordant and fabric type affects the dye adherence, fastness properties and shades. The Indian Madder root or manjishtha gives red, pink and orange shades. This object has been procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Surai. A terracotta surai or water pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).