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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: 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: Buddha. Buddha is an epithet for the founder of Buddhism. In ancient Hinduism and Hindu texts, Lord Balarama is considered to be the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and the brother of the ninth avatar of Vishnu, Lord Krishna. But in the modified versions of the texts, he is considered to be an avatar of Shesha and is replaced by Buddha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Buddha. Buddha is an epithet for the founder of Buddhism. In ancient Hinduism and Hindu texts, Lord Balarama is considered to be the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and the brother of the ninth avatar of Vishnu, Lord Krishna. But in the modified versions of the texts, he is considered to be an avatar of Shesha and is replaced by Buddha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Buddha. Buddha is an epithet for the founder of Buddhism. In ancient Hinduism and Hindu texts, Lord Balarama is considered to be the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and the brother of the ninth avatar of Vishnu, Lord Krishna. But in the modified versions of the texts, he is considered to be an avatar of Shesha and is replaced by Buddha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Buddha. Buddha is an epithet for the founder of Buddhism. In ancient Hinduism and Hindu texts, Lord Balarama is considered to be the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and the brother of the ninth avatar of Vishnu, Lord Krishna. But in the modified versions of the texts, he is considered to be an avatar of Shesha and is replaced by Buddha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Buddha. Buddha is an epithet for the founder of Buddhism. In ancient Hinduism and Hindu texts, Lord Balarama is considered to be the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and the brother of the ninth avatar of Vishnu, Lord Krishna. But in the modified versions of the texts, he is considered to be an avatar of Shesha and is replaced by Buddha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Ganesha. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Ganesha. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Ganesha. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. 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: Ganesha. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. 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: Jagnya Narayana. Narayana is identified with Lord Vishnu and is the Vedic Supreme God. According to the legend of the origin of the universe, Narayana floated on the snake Ananta on the primeval waters. From Narayana’s navel grew a lotus, in which the god Brahma was born reciting the four Vedas with his four mouths. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Jagnya Narayana. Narayana is identified with Lord Vishnu and is the Vedic Supreme God. According to the legend of the origin of the universe, Narayana floated on the snake Ananta on the primeval waters. From Narayana’s navel grew a lotus, in which the god Brahma was born reciting the four Vedas with his four mouths. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Shiva . The Hindu god Shiva is represented here wearing a garland of skulls around his neck and carries in his hands a deerskin, a trident, a small hand drum and the fourth hand is in abhayamudra (gesture of fearlessness). We also see Shiva’s vehicle in the world, his vahana, the bull Nandi. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Shiva . The Hindu god Shiva is represented here wearing a garland of skulls around his neck and carries in his hands a deerskin, a trident, a small hand drum and the fourth hand is in abhayamudra (gesture of fearlessness). We also see Shiva’s vehicle in the world, his vahana, the bull Nandi. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nandi. Nandi is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the vahana or mount to Shiva. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nandi. Nandi is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the vahana or mount to Shiva. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Nandi. Nandi is the gate-guardian deity of Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. He is usually depicted as a bull, which also serves as the vahana or mount to Shiva. Front view of the sculpture. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Krishna (Makkan/Labani Chora). Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is also as a supreme god in his own right. Here Krishna appears with a dahi handi (yoghurt pot) referring to the legend of Krishna stealing butter and other milk products as a baby. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Debadasi. Nayaika translates to’ heroine’. Sculptures of nayikas in various roles and moods are commonly found in temples of Odisha. These are meant to depict facets of social life along with other sculptures. Debadasis serve the God through dance and music. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.

Subject: Debadasi. Nayaika translates to’ heroine’. Sculptures of nayikas in various roles and moods are commonly found in temples of Odisha. These are meant to depict facets of social life along with other sculptures. Debadasis serve the God through dance and music. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House Museum, Handicrafts Complex.