CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Wall with perforated screens to the right of the double-storied pavilion

Subject: Perforated screen on the second level of the double-storied pavilion

Subject: West facade of the double-storied pavilion

Subject: West facade of the double-storied pavilion

Subject: Fabric for Lord Balabhadra. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Painted and inlaid wall surface of the triple-storied Western Gateway

Subject: Fabric for Lord Jagannatha. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions.

Subject: Jewelry Box. 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. Metal jewelry boxes made from this technique served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a coconut with a bird detail atop.

Subject: Jewelry Box. 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. Metal jewelry boxes made from this technique served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a coconut with a bird detail atop.

Subject: Goddess Mangala on Elephant. Dhokra craft items such as this that represent Goddess Mangala are associated with ritualistic and ceremonial uses in tribal communities. Goddess Mangala is the local goddess in Odisha who is a form of Durga. She is worshipped by the Kondh community during Dharani Penu (Earth Goddess) pooja ceremony. 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. Dhokra objects also represent tribal lineage, form part of a bride's dowry, represent everyday life and are collected as curios.

Subject: Goddess Mangala on Elephant. Dhokra craft items such as this that represent Goddess Mangala are associated with ritualistic and ceremonial uses in tribal communities. Goddess Mangala is the local goddess in Odisha who is a form of Durga. She is worshipped by the Kondh community during Dharani Penu (Earth Goddess) pooja ceremony. 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. Dhokra objects also represent tribal lineage, form part of a bride's dowry, represent everyday life and are collected as curios.

Subject: Goddess Mangala on Elephant. Dhokra craft items such as this that represent Goddess Mangala are associated with ritualistic and ceremonial uses in tribal communities. Goddess Mangala is the local goddess in Odisha who is a form of Durga. She is worshipped by the Kondh community during Dharani Penu (Earth Goddess) pooja ceremony. 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. Dhokra objects also represent tribal lineage, form part of a bride's dowry, represent everyday life and are collected as curios.

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. 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.

Subject: General view of the south facade of the five-storied tomb of Akbar

Subject: Chadhei Phasa (Bird Trap). This is a bird trap with multiple snares that can also be folded for storage. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh.

Subject: Chadhei Phasa (Bird Trap). This is a bird trap with multiple snares that can also be folded for storage. This object was procured from the Assistant Director of Textiles, Sundargarh.

Subject: View of the left wing of the south facade of the double-storied Southern Gateway

Subject: View of the left wing of the south facade of the double-storied Southern Gateway

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. 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.

Subject: Gotipua Dance. The Gotipua traditional dance is considered to be the forerunner of the famous classical Odissi dance form. In Oriya, ‘goti’ means single and ‘pua’ means boy. For many centuries young boys dressed as girls perform the Gotipua dance form to praise Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: General view of the south facade of the double-storied Southern Gateway

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. 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.

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. 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.

Subject: Coin Box. Metal coin boxes made from the dhokra technique such as this served the purpose of storing valuables. View with lid closed. 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.