CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Dhokra Singhadwara Lion . A dhokra representation of the lion sculpture from the Lion Gateway (Singhadwara) of the Jagannatha Temple at Puri. This figure is on four wheels. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.

Subject: Dhokra Singhadwara Lion . A dhokra representation of the lion sculpture from the Lion Gateway (Singhadwara) of the Jagannatha Temple at Puri. This figure is on four wheels. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.

Subject: Jagannatha, Balabhadra & Subhadra. 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 the iconic Jagannath triad are preferred mementoes and souvenirs for tourists.

Subject: Gita Gobinda Silk Tied Dhadi. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha that is used to decorate Lord Jagannatha or worn by women on special occasions. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it.

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Superfine Khandua Saree. The motifs on this saree are derived from ‘Badafulla’ traditional Khandua saree that is linked with the Jagannatha culture of Odisha. The saree is woven with two-ply Bangalore silk yarn both in warp and weft. The color scheme of the saree is orange and green. This saree was procured from Anantram Meher.

Subject: Daliphula Khandua Saree. The saree is woven with tie and dye technique in weft yarn. A traditional Khandua saree that is associated with the Jagannatha cult of Odisha has been modified and decorated with flower and branches (dali). The saree is worn during wedding ceremonies. This object was procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Cotton Saree. This is a cotton saree in blue color. This saree was procured from Jagannathprasad Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Cotton Saree. This is a cotton saree in red color. This saree was procured from Jagannathprasad Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Gita Gobinda Chandua. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha that is used to decorate Lord Jagannatha or worn by women on special occasions. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it. This saree was procured from Mayadhar Katual.

Subject: Sapta Bandhodaya Saree . Saree with motifs of the Konark wheel and Jagannatha temple. The saree is predominantly in black in color.

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: Fabric for Goddess Subhadra. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions. Red is symbolic of Shakti and is associated with the Goddess. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Fabric for Goddess Subhadra. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions. Red is symbolic of Shakti and is associated with the Goddess. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

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: Kamandal/Jhari. Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life). Side view of the kamandal. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kamandal/Jhari. Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life). View of the sprout of the kamandal. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Alati Kathi . Alati Kathi is used during auspicious lamp offerings made to the deities at Jagannatha. At the Jagannatha temple, alati is performed seven times in a day. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Alati Kathi . Alati Kathi is used during auspicious lamp offerings made to the deities at Jagannatha. At the Jagannatha temple, alati is performed seven times in a day. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Ghanti (Bell). Bells are rung during rituals and ceremonies to invoke gods and goddesses and the sound is considered auspicious. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Ghanti (Bell). Bells are rung during rituals and ceremonies to invoke gods and goddesses and the sound is considered auspicious. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.