CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Pedestal of Surya image

Subject: Pedestal of Surya image

Subject: Railing Pillar originally enclosing the Mahabodhi temple precinct. The broken upper part depicts a two storied edifice having three chaitya -arches. The panel below it depicts Surya on a chariot. The third panel represents a male and female figure. The lower most panel depicts a scene from the Asitabhu Jataka.

Subject: Prava of Lord Balabhadra. A prava is a decorative wood work on the chariots designed for the ratha yatra. This is the illustrated back support wooden panel of Balabhadra's chariot. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Prava of Lord Jagannatha. A prava is a decorative wood work on the chariots designed for the ratha yatra. This is the illustrated back support wooden panel of Lord Jagannatha's chariot. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Chariots of Jagannatha triad. The three chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannatha are newly constructed every year for the ratha yatra. These chariots are like miniature shrines in wood. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Chariots of Jagannatha triad. The three chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannatha are newly constructed every year for the ratha yatra. These chariots are like miniature shrines in wood. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Prava of Maa Subhadra. A prava is a decorative wood work on the chariots designed for the ratha yatra. This is the illustrated back support wooden panel of Subhadra's chariot. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Prava of Maa Subhadra. A prava is a decorative wood work on the chariots designed for the ratha yatra. This is the illustrated back support wooden panel of Subhadra's chariot. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Bimana. Bimana are mythological flying palaces or chariots that were like the ancient spaceships of the Gods. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Bimana. Bimana are mythological flying palaces or chariots that were like the ancient spaceships of the Gods. Side view of Bimana. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Hammer. This is a hammer used during carving of chariots in wood for ratha yatra. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Hammer. This is a hammer used during carving of chariots in wood for ratha yatra. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Rooftop Chandua (Canopy). This is an appliqué chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Suna Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. In the month of Asadha, when the deities are brought back to the main gate of the temple and are still in their respective chariots, the Suna Bhesa (decoration with golden ornaments) takes place. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Kanakamundi Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Pahandi Gamuchha. The procession of the three chariots from Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple is called pahandi. This fabric is used during this procession. This object was procured from Prabhas Nayak Sanapadar

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Directorate of Handicrafts and Cottage Industries of Odisha.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Directorate of Handicrafts and Cottage Industries of Odisha.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Directorate of Handicrafts and Cottage Industries of Odisha.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Directorate of Handicrafts and Cottage Industries of Odisha.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs.