CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

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: 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. 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.

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. 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: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Turi. Turi is a clarinet like instrument that has a wooden body and brass shell and is played on all ritual occasions and celebrations.

Subject: Lower portion of a pillar shaft said to be from Ashoka's time. It was found in Gaya and was brought to Bodhgaya in 1956 , imagined to be its original location. The pillar bears no polish, characteristic of all of Ashoka's pillars, and there are no edicts inscribed on the shaft. The date and its original location are a matter of speculation.

Subject: Lower portion of a pillar shaft said to be from Ashoka's time. It was found in Gaya and was brought to Bodhgaya in 1956 , imagined to be its original location. The pillar bears no polish, characteristic of all of Ashoka's pillars, and there are no edicts inscribed on the shaft. The date and its original location are a matter of speculation.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Khagala (Necklace). This is a round shaped neckband that is framed on a strong circular shape iron wire with hooks at its two ends.

Subject: Detail of lower portion of a pillar shaft said to be from Ashoka's time. It was found in Gaya and was brought to Bodhgaya in 1956 , imagined to be its original location. The pillar bears no polish, characteristic of all of Ashoka's pillars, and there are no edicts inscribed on the shaft. The date and its original location are a matter of speculation.

Subject: Detail of lower portion of a pillar shaft said to be from Ashoka's time. It was found in Gaya and was brought to Bodhgaya in 1956 , imagined to be its original location. The pillar bears no polish, characteristic of all of Ashoka's pillars, and there are no edicts inscribed on the shaft. The date and its original location are a matter of speculation.

Subject: Pahuda (Anklet). A pair of brass anklets of oval shape. The two anklets are not identical and each is decorated all over on the outside with stamped motifs.

Subject: Pahuda (Anklet). A pair of brass anklets with raised spherical motif on four corners.

Subject: View of the Mahabodhi Temple