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Subject: Bamana/Vamana Avatar. Vamana is the fifth avatar of Hindu god Vishnu. In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds: earth, heaven, and the space between them. In later mythology, the dwarf Vamana made his appearance when the demon king Bali ruled the entire universe and the gods had lost their power. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Bamana/Vamana Avatar. Vamana is the fifth avatar of Hindu god Vishnu. In the Rigveda, Vishnu took three strides, with which he measured out the three worlds: earth, heaven, and the space between them. In later mythology, the dwarf Vamana made his appearance when the demon king Bali ruled the entire universe and the gods had lost their power. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nrushinga/Narsimha Avatar. Narasimha is the man-lion avatar (incarnation) of the ten primary incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. The demon Hiranyakashipu—twin brother of Hiranyaksha, the demon overthrown by Vishnu in his previous incarnation as Varaha, was ousted by Narasimha who emerged from a pillar and slew the demon at dusk on the threshold. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nrushinga/Narsimha Avatar. Narasimha is the man-lion avatar (incarnation) of the ten primary incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. The demon Hiranyakashipu—twin brother of Hiranyaksha, the demon overthrown by Vishnu in his previous incarnation as Varaha, was ousted by Narasimha who emerged from a pillar and slew the demon at dusk on the threshold. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nrushinga/Narsimha Avatar. Narasimha is the man-lion avatar (incarnation) of the ten primary incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. The demon Hiranyakashipu—twin brother of Hiranyaksha, the demon overthrown by Vishnu in his previous incarnation as Varaha, was ousted by Narasimha who emerged from a pillar and slew the demon at dusk on the threshold. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Parashurama. Parashurama, translating to “Rama with the Ax” was one of the ten primary avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Back view of the sculpture. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Parashurama. Parashurama, translating to “Rama with the Ax” was one of the ten primary avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Parashurama. Parashurama, translating to “Rama with the Ax” was one of the ten primary avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Kalki. Kalki or Kalkin is the final avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is yet to appear. At the end of the present Kali yuga (age), when virtue and dharma have disappeared and the world is ruled by the unjust, Kalki will appear to destroy the wicked and to usher in a new age. He will be seated on a white horse with a naked sword in his hand. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Kalki. Kalki or Kalkin is the final avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is yet to appear. At the end of the present Kali yuga (age), when virtue and dharma have disappeared and the world is ruled by the unjust, Kalki will appear to destroy the wicked and to usher in a new age. He will be seated on a white horse with a naked sword in his hand. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: From southwest, with Hindu worshippers; Ahmad Shah al-Wali Bahmani (r. 1422-36)

Subject: Canopy and draped tombstone, with Hindu worshippers; Ahmad Shah al-Wali Bahmani (r. 1422-36)

Subject: Kalki. Kalki or Kalkin is the final avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is yet to appear. At the end of the present Kali yuga (age), when virtue and dharma have disappeared and the world is ruled by the unjust, Kalki will appear to destroy the wicked and to usher in a new age. He will be seated on a white horse with a naked sword in his hand. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Kalki. Kalki or Kalkin is the final avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is yet to appear. At the end of the present Kali yuga (age), when virtue and dharma have disappeared and the world is ruled by the unjust, Kalki will appear to destroy the wicked and to usher in a new age. He will be seated on a white horse with a naked sword in his hand. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Rama. Rama or Ramachandra is the seventh avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Rama’ story is told briefly in the epics Mahabharata and at great length in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is conceived as a model of reason, right action, and desirable virtues. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Rama. Rama or Ramachandra is the seventh avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Rama’ story is told briefly in the epics Mahabharata and at great length in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is conceived as a model of reason, right action, and desirable virtues. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Rama. Rama or Ramachandra is the seventh avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Rama’ story is told briefly in the epics Mahabharata and at great length in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is conceived as a model of reason, right action, and desirable virtues. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Baraha/Varaha Avatar. Varaha is the boar avatar (incarnation) in the ten primary avatars of Hindu god Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of a boar to rescue the earth when a demon named Hiranyaksha dragged the earth to the bottom of the sea. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Baraha/Varaha Avatar. Varaha is the boar avatar (incarnation) in the ten primary avatars of Hindu god Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of a boar to rescue the earth when a demon named Hiranyaksha dragged the earth to the bottom of the sea. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Baraha/Varaha Avatar. Varaha is the boar avatar (incarnation) in the ten primary avatars of Hindu god Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of a boar to rescue the earth when a demon named Hiranyaksha dragged the earth to the bottom of the sea. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Kachhap/Kurma Avatar. Kurma is the tortoise avatar (incarnation) in the ten primary avatars of Hindu god Vishnu. In this incarnation Vishnu is associated with the myth of the churning of the ocean of milk where Vishnu took the form of a tortoise and supported the churning stick on his back. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Five 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: Karhai (Frying Pan). A stone karahi or frying pan. View of the bottom of the object. 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 is an in-house artefact of the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Hot Case. A stone dish. 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 is an in-house artefact of the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.