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Subject: Parakh. A lamp that uses oil-based fuel source. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Parakh. A lamp that uses oil-based fuel source. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Baithi. A metal stand. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Baithi. A metal stand. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Darpan. Mirrors are required for the daily rituals in the Jagannatha temple. Although, these mirrors are made of brass and do not have glass. The mirrors are used at the time of Abakash of the deities, that is during cleaning of the teeth and bath of the deities. Three metal mirrors are placed in front of the three deities and angled such that their faces are reflected. These mirrors are then bathed with scented water. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Darpan. Mirrors are required for the daily rituals in the Jagannatha temple. Although, these mirrors are made of brass and do not have glass. The mirrors are used at the time of Abakash of the deities, that is during cleaning of the teeth and bath of the deities. Three metal mirrors are placed in front of the three deities and angled such that their faces are reflected. These mirrors are then bathed with scented water. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Gara . A metal pot. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Bata. A metal tray. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Thali . A thali or plate on which the puja materials are accumulated and decorated such as sindoor, diyas, coconut, prasad, holy water, flowers and rice grains. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Thali . A thali or plate on which the puja materials are accumulated and decorated such as sindoor, diyas, coconut, prasad, holy water, flowers and rice grains. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kala Mathia. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Parusapalama. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Parusapalama. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kalahandi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kalahandi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kalahandi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Kalahandi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Panchamukhi Sarapalanka. A five faced pot. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Panchamukhi Sarapalanka. A five faced pot. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Nabakalas. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Nali Mathia. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Snana Gadu. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Nali Handi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Samadhi Handi. Abhada is sacred food cooked for Lord Jagannatha at Shri Jagannatha Temple, Puri. The food is served in such earthen pots that are used only once. Pots that are subjected to a longer heat period during making have a black tinge. The size of the pot varies according to its capacity to feed a specific number of average devotees on the basis of average consumption. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.