CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Sachipar Cotton Saree. The traditional Sachipar is a Sambalpuri saree characterized by checked patterns in the body. The saree has a scroll design border and a traditional anchal (end) with rows of elephants, horses, fish and floral pattern. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Chandankura Cotton Saree. A red saree with a traditional anchal (end). This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Part 2, view of minars of the bridge and an adjacent platform

Subject: Part 2, five arched bridge supported by cylindrical piers, a Gurudwara on the left

Subject: The Great Buddha Statue. This statue of Buddha seated in meditation, hands folded in dhyan mudra, was provided by the Daijokyo sect of agoya, Japan.

Subject: The Great Buddha Statue. This statue of Buddha seated in meditation, hands folded in dhyan mudra, was provided by the Daijokyo sect of agoya, Japan.

Subject: View of the fountain in the garden in front of the mosque

Subject: View of the fountain in the garden in front of the mosque

Subject: The Great Buddha Statue, detail. This statue of Buddha seated in meditation, hands folded in dhyan mudra, was provided by the Daijokyo sect of agoya, Japan.

Subject: View of the fountain in the garden in front of the mosque

Subject: View of a central marble fountain

Subject: View of a central marble fountain

Subject: View of a central marble fountain

Subject: View of a central marble fountain

Subject: View of the north facade, arched opening with overhead projection

Subject: Monastery inaugural plaque

Subject: View of the minbar

Subject: Tirthankar Parsuvanathar, seated, front view

Subject: Detailed view of the mihrab set within a richly adorned wall

Subject: Bomkai (fish) Silk Saree. The Bomkai saree got its name from the Bomkai village in Odisha. The original and traditional weaving of a Bomkai saree was made in low-count cotton yarn which is usually, coarse, heavy and dyed in intense colors. The weaving of the saree follows the tie and dye method and the procedure used in Bomkai pattern, in the saree, is known as Jala technique. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: View of the minbar and mihrab decorated with wall paintings

Subject: View of the prayer hall inside the mosque

Subject: View of the prayer hall inside the mosque

Subject: Rest House Plaque at the Mahabodhi Society building. The building housing the Mahabodhi Society provides accommodation to Buddhists visiting the site.