CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Chariot of Subhadra (Darpadalana). 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. The chariot of Subhadra is known as Darpadalana translating to trampler of pride and is decked with a covering of red and black cloth. The chariot has four red horses. Side view of the chariot. This object has been procured from Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: War stallion: Head; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Chariot Wheel of Lord Jagannatha (Nandighosh). The chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannatha are newly constructed every year for the ratha yatra. This is a wheel from Lord Jagannatha's chariot called Nandighosa. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), south outer wall: musicians; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Designs portray a map, flags, coat-of-arms, the Hawa Mahal, Amber fort, palace gate, the Jantar Mahal observatory, and the sun-god's chariot.; The chariot of the sun god denotes that the maharajas were Kachhwaha Rajputs, members of a solar clan. [Silver Jubilee Commemoratives of Man Singh II's1922 Accession to the Gaddi ]

Subject: Ravana on his war chariot pulled by lions; Temple dedicated to Vishnu.

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), south outer wall: drummers and musicians; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Man on Chariot and Tiger. This figure carved in wood shows a man on a chariot and a tiger in front. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used.

Subject: Ratha Kapada. The Jagannatha chariots are decked with a covering of red and yellow cloth for Jagannath's chariot (Nandighosa), red and blue cloth for Lord Balabhadra's chariot (Taladhwaja) and red and black cloth – black being traditionally associated with Mother Goddess for Goddess Subhadra's chariot (Darpadalana). This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), south outer wall: drummers; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Surya on his chariot found from Yamuna-bed (Mathura)

Subject: Krishna and lover with Surya's chariot in sky; Baramasa (barahmasa) scenes depict the twelve months; Baramasa Scene

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), south outer wall: drummers and musicians; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Chariot Wheel of Lord Jagannatha (Nandighosh). The chariots of Balabhadra, Subhadra and Jagannatha are newly constructed every year for the ratha yatra. This is a wheel from Lord Jagannatha's chariot called Nandighosa. Side view of the wheel. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Man on Chariot and Tiger. This figure carved in wood shows a man on a chariot and a tiger in front. An essential part of growing up in Odisha is toys, dolls, puppets and masks from wood. These toys are richly colored and developed in a stylized form. Often, gambhari or beech wood, the local wood is used for the carvings as it has a fine texture and is light-cream color though other woods may also be used.

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. This scene shows Krishna and Balarama seated in a chariot driven by Akrura. They are leaving their home of Brindaban and travelling to Mathura to fight Krishna's uncle Kamsa. The gopis crowd around the chariot, clutching at the wheels, attempting to halt their departure. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Southeast corner, from mandapa; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Surya in chariot found from Samora (Mathura)

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), from east: Lions on elephants; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall), from temple; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Nat Mandir (dance hall): massive sculpted pillar; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Eastern face and doorway; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Eastern doorway, from below; The Sun Temple, conceived as a chariot of the sun god pulled by seven horses, has 24 carved wheels, each approximately 10 feet in diameter.

Subject: Ratha Kapada. The Jagannatha chariots are decked with a covering of red and yellow cloth for Jagannath's chariot (Nandighosa), red and blue cloth for Lord Balabhadra's chariot (Taladhwaja) and red and black cloth – black being traditionally associated with Mother Goddess for Goddess Subhadra's chariot (Darpadalana). This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.