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Subject: Jagannatha Cotton Scarf. A scarf with the Jagannatha triad and a traditional border.

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: 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: Hatakumbha Fabric for Lord Balabhadra. The 'hatakumbha' saree is a traditional fabric from Odisha. It has a 'kumbha' or temple design border that have sharp ends. This fabric is woven with strands of yarn using shuttle.

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

Subject: Ghumura. Ghumura is a particular kind of drum which is played during the Ghumura folk dance of Kalahandhi district of Odisha. In Hinduism, according to one legend, the Ghumura was made by the union of the Damru of Lord Shiva and the veena of Goddess Sarasvati. It was used by Durga to defeat the king of demons, since then the drum has been used to signify imminent victory in an upcoming war.

Subject: Ghumura. Ghumura is a particular kind of drum which is played during the Ghumura folk dance of Kalahandhi district of Odisha. In Hinduism, according to one legend, the Ghumura was made by the union of the Damru of Lord Shiva and the veena of Goddess Sarasvati. It was used by Durga to defeat the king of demons, since then the drum has been used to signify imminent victory in an upcoming war.

Subject: Dhap. The Dhap is a rhythm instrument that is made up of wood with one side open and the other side covered with animal hide. It has a wooden frame with leather stretched over the frame. The Dhap dance originates from the Balangir district in Odisha.

Subject: Tahia. Tahia is used in Ghumura dance. Ghumura is a particular kind of drum which is played during the Ghumura folk dance of Kalahandhi district of Odisha. In Hinduism, according to one legend, the Ghumura was made by the union of the Damru of Lord Shiva and the veena of Goddess Sarasvati. It was used by Durga to defeat the king of demons, since then the drum has been used to signify imminent victory in an upcoming war.

Subject: Bahuti. A pair of anklets of an oval undulating shape. Each is decorated all over on the outside with granular designs.

Subject: Bahuti. A pair of anklets of an oval undulating shape. Each is decorated all over on the outside with granular designs.

Subject: Paunji . Paunji is an ornament worn around the ankle. Sonorous bells are attached to the chain, so that the wearer can make pleasing sounds while moving.

Subject: Tada (Khadu). A pair of bangles with spikes on its circumference.

Subject: Tada (Khadu). A pair of bangles with spikes on its circumference.

Subject: Antasuta (Gunchi). A waist chain made of small chain links and punctuated with thee flower roundels.

Subject: Antasuta (Gunchi). A waist chain made of small chain links and punctuated with thee flower roundels.

Subject: Chhau Dance. Chhau dance is a tradition that enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, local folklore and abstract themes. Its origin is traceable to indigenous forms of dance and martial practices.

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: Katria and Gajri. Two pairs of silver bangles Katria and Gajri. View of both pairs of bangles together.

Subject: Katria and Gajri. A pair of silver bangles. View of Katria.

Subject: Katria and Gajri. A pair of silver bangles. View of Gajri.

Subject: Hair Clips, Earrings and Hairpin. A set of three hair clips, two earrings and a hairpin. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

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 Jagannath.

Subject: Odissi Dance Costume. A pair of pants with natabari, odhani and blouse worn by the female Odissi female performer. This object was procured from Nupur, Gopabandhu Cultural Association.