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Subject: Purna-kalasha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a purna-kalasha which is a pot full of water and with fresh leaves of the mango tree. It is considered a symbol of abundance and source of life. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. View of the back of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. View of the side of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Shiva Linga. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a Shiva linga which is the symbolic representation of Lord Shiva. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Peacock. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a peacock whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Peacock. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a peacock whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Jagannatha whittled out of a betel nut. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of Lord Jagannatha whittled out of a betel nut. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha, Balabhadra Subhadra. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of the Jagannatha triad comprising of Lord Jagannatha with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Back view of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jagannatha, Balabhadra Subhadra. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of the Jagannatha triad comprising of Lord Jagannatha with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Jhuna Dani (Incense Burner). A jhuna dani is an incense burner. Burning incense forms an important part of rituals.

Subject: Fabric for Lord Jagannath. 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: Dibiri (Incense burner). Burning incense forms an important part of rituals. The burned incense may be intended as a symbolic or sacrificial offering to various deities or spirits, or to serve as an aid in prayer. The terracotta incense burners are usually used only once.

Subject: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

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: Seashell Showpiece. A decorative item of a pair of birds painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

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

Subject: Swan. A decorative item of a swan painted over a shell. Seashell craft has been a prominent art form in Puri and Konark since seashells are easily available next to the coast line. There are many varieties of shells with a range of patterns, textures and shapes. The shells are used for making decorative and utilitarian items. The pieces also illustrate various themes from the life of Lord Jagannatha.

Subject: Dibiri (Incense Burner). Burning incense forms an important part of rituals. The burned incense may be intended as a symbolic or sacrificial offering to various deities or spirits, or to serve as an aid in prayer. The terracotta incense burners are usually used only once.

Subject: Votive Horse. The offering of votive horses and elephants to the village deities is a common phenomenon of rural Odisha. Such sculptures are made as offerings to a deity and left untended where they are placed, under a tree, near a pond or river, or in a grove. They accumulate, they decompose, and others take their place. The seven pieces of the horse are made separately on the wheel and then joined together adding the molded ears and tail.

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.