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Subject: Krishna-Radha on Kandarpa Ashwa. In this straw craft image Krishna and Radha are on a Kandarpa Ashwa. Kandarpa Ashwa, the heavenly horse, is a popular theme in the context of Krishna Raas Leela where gopis are entangled with each other to form the shape of a horse. Straw craft is created by placing straw strand by strand to form a sheet and then cutting the sheet to create a patchwork for the desired shape. This is pasted onto a black cloth that has been mounted on a board. Images created are usually historical or religious. The Kandarpa paintings portray Krishna with the milkmaids or gopikas who are under the spell of his love, in different formations. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Krishna-Radha on Kandarpa Doli. The Kandarpa paintings portray Krishna with the milkmaids or gopikas who are under the spell of his love, in different formations. In this straw craft image, Krishna and Radha are enjoying the Kandarpa Doli (divine swing) formed by gopis. Straw craft is created by placing straw strand by strand to form a sheet and then cutting the sheet to create a patchwork for the desired shape. This is pasted onto a black cloth that has been mounted on a board. Images created are usually historical or religious. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Krishna-Radha on Kandarpa Hasti. In this straw craft image, Krishna and Radha are on a Kandarpa Hasti. Kandarpa Hasti, the heavenly elephant, is a popular theme in the context of Krishna Raas Leela. The other name of Kandarpa Hasti is 'Navanarikunjara' where nine gopis are entangled with each other to form the shape of an elephant. Straw craft is created by placing straw strand by strand to form a sheet and then cutting the sheet to create a patchwork for the desired shape. This is pasted onto a black cloth that has been mounted on a board. Images created are usually historical or religious. The Kandarpa paintings portray Krishna with the milkmaids or gopikas who are under the spell of his love, in different formations.

Subject: Krishna Leela. This palm leaf shows episodes from Krishna Leela. Krishna Leela consists of Krishna themes but in Odisha we come across themes that are not derived from the Bhagavata Purana. These are called rasa pictures which are special form of erotic games in which milk maidens or gopis have an important role. The ethnic art form of palm leaf engraving essentially consists of inscribing designs on palm-leaf, mostly cut into standard sizes and held together with two wooden plank covers stringed through a hole in the center. The artists of palm leaf etchings use themes of mythological incidents, gods and goddesses figures with intricate details of hair style and dress, animals, trees etc. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Krishna on Leaf, Krishna as Balaji, the newborn cosmic child. Published by Maharaj Calendar Co., Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu.

Subject: Gopinath. This palm leaf shows Lord Krishna as Gopinath (lord of gopis) with milkmaids. The ethnic art form of palm leaf engraving essentially consists of inscribing designs on palm-leaf, mostly cut into standard sizes and held together with two wooden plank covers stringed through a hole in the center. The artists of palm leaf etchings use themes of mythological incidents, gods and goddesses figures with intricate details of hair style and dress, animals, trees etc. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Krishna Leela. Krishna Leela consists of Krishna themes but in Odisha we come across themes that are not derived from the Bhagavata Purana. These are called rasa pictures which are special form of erotic games in which gopis or milkmaids have an important role.

Subject: Radha Manabhanjan. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. This pattachitra shows the episode from Krishna Leela when Krishna is trying to apologize to and cajole Radha.

Subject: Krishna Leela. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. Krishna Leela consists of Krishna themes but in Odisha we come across themes that are not derived from the Bhagavata Purana. These are called rasa pictures which are special form of erotic games in which gopis or milkmaids have an important role.

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: Krishna Leela. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. Krishna Leela consists of Krishna themes but in Odisha we come across themes that are not derived from the Bhagavata Purana. These are called rasa pictures which are special form of erotic games in which gopis or milkmaids have an important role. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Girigobardhan. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. The Girigobardhan image represents the incident when Lord Krishna lifted the Gobardhan Hill to provide shelter to the villagers of Vrindavan from torrential rains caused by Indra.

Subject: Krishna with Parents, Krishna announces his godhead to imprisoned parents Devaki and Vasudeva before being taken to his foster home. Published by Ravi Varma Press, Malavli-Lonavla, Maharashtra.

Subject: Kaliya Dalana. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. Kaliya Dalana is associated with the tale of Lord Krishna dancing upon and subduing Kaliya, a poisonous Naga living in the Yamuna river in Vrindavana. Here, Krishna is dancing over the hood of serpent Kaliya and his wives are asking Krishna for his mercy. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Amorous Sports of Krishna. Pattachitra is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. This rasa picture shows special form of erotic games around Krishna in which gopis have an important role.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gambhari wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. Top view of the lid. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows a deer.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows an elephant.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows a leopard.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows a horse.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows a deer.

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. This side shows a horse.

Subject: Left portion, Vision of Vishnu resting on Sesa; Akrura, chief of the Yadavas, bathes in the Jumna (Yamuna) River and has a vision of Krishna as Vishnu; Akrura's Vision of Krishna

Subject: Dowry Box. Pedis, or dowry boxes are created by chitrakaras and are used to store items of dowries. These are wooden boxes often made of gamharia wood which are covered with cloth canvas and painted over. The boxes may be decorated with scenes from the life of Krishna or they may be decorated with images of musicians and dancers, animals, plants, or other designs. Side view of the box. One side shows a horse and the other side shows a deer.