CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Second mandapa, ceiling

Subject: Decorative Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This a decorative bowl with animal and human figures. View of dancers on the pot.

Subject: Decorative Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This a decorative bowl with animal and human figures. View of dancers on the pot.

Subject: Krishna Leela with Kandarpa Ratha. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. Kandarpa Ratha is the most popular and frequently illustrated sport of Krishna who is shown riding a chariot provided by the limbs of a number of gopis or milkmaids.

Subject: Pothi (Bhagabata gita). The Odia Bhagavata Gita was authored by Jagannatha Das. A stack of uniformly sized palm leaves are stitched together to form a continuous scroll called pothi. The pothi is an integral part of traditional Odishan life. The history of Odisha is encapsulated in pothis and is often a part of the family bequest. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Pothi (Bhagabata gita). The Odia Bhagavata Gita was authored by Jagannatha Das. A stack of uniformly sized palm leaves are stitched together to form a continuous scroll called pothi. The pothi is an integral part of traditional Odishan life. The history of Odisha is encapsulated in pothis and is often a part of the family bequest. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Sankha (Conch). Tarakasi is a type of silver filigree work from Cuttack. Temples across Odisha possess silver filigree works offered by devotees as votives and gifts on festive occasions. Decorative items such as this sankha (conch) with the sacred and spiritual symbol 'Om' embedded within are preferred mementoes and souvenirs for tourists.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head. Back view of the figurine.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head. Side view of the figurine.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head. Front view of the figurine.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head. Back view of the figurine.

Subject: Lady with Pot. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a decorative item modelled as a lady balancing a pot on her head. Front view of the figurine.

Subject: Sangita-Mandapa; Painted ceiling; Scenes from the life of Neminatha (top to bottom): 1. The janmabhisheka ceremony; return of the party to the city; Devendra dancing after installing the child on a throne 2. Krishna requesting Neminatha to look after the city of Dvaraka during his absence away on war with Jarasandha; war between Krishna and Jarasandha 3. Krishna crowned as chakravartin.

Subject: Sangita-Mandapa; Painted ceiling; Scenes from the life of Rishabhadeva (top to bottom): 1. Rishabhadeva went to the city for his first charya; his return to the forest without doing charya 2. Somaprabha; Sreyankumara dreaming; Sreyankumara narrating his dreams to his brother Somaprabha; the family priest explaining the significance of the dreams to them 3. A messenger informing Sreyankumara that Rishabhadeva was coming to their city for acharya; Sreyankumara receiving Rishabhadeva 4. Sreyankumara offering food to Rishabhadeva; departure of Rishabhadeva after his charya; Rishabhadeva spending all his karma 5. the samavasarana

Subject: Sangita-Mandapa; Painted ceiling; Scenes from the life of Rishabhadeva (top to bottom): 1. Rishabhadeva went to the city for his first charya; his return to the forest without doing charya 2. Somaprabha; Sreyankumara dreaming; Sreyankumara narrating his dreams to his brother Somaprabha; the family priest explaining to them the significance of the dreams.

Subject: Odissi Dance Costume. A set of a) Pair of pants b) Natabari c) Blouse d) Majhi Kuncha e) Odhani and f) Tahia. Orissa Dance Academy

Subject: Odissi Dance Costume. A set of a) Pair of pants b) Natabari c) Blouse d) Majhi Kuncha e) Odhani and f) Tahia. Orissa Dance Academy

Subject: Odissi Dance Costume. A set of a) Pair of pants b) Natabari c) Blouse d) Majhi Kuncha e) Odhani and f) Tahia.Orissa Dance Academy

Subject: Ghoda Nachha Costume. Ghoda Nachha, also known as the Horse Dance is mainly performed during the festivities related to the fishing communities of Odisha. This dance form is only performed by Kaibarta caste. This is a serapancha and kundala from the Ghoda Nachha dance costume. This costume was procured from Mahari Dancer Guru Rupashree Mohapatra.

Subject: Aharya. A set of ornaments for Odissi dance comprising: a tahia (crown), a pair of earrings, a necklace and a pair of armlets.

Subject: Monkey with Infant. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Animal figurines such as this monkey are also popular. Back view of the figurine.

Subject: Monkey with Infant. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Animal figurines such as this monkey are also popular. Side view of the figurine.

Subject: Monkey with Infant. Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Terracotta crafts being water and weather proof are popular as indoor objects as well as outdoor decoration. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. Animal figurines such as this monkey are also popular. Front view of the figurine.