CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Gopura, entry-way

Subject: A view

Subject: A view

Subject: Vimana, detail

Subject: A view

Subject: A view

Subject: Mandapa ,view

Subject: General view

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: Wooden Cot. A wooden cot with cushions. This object was procured from Ramchandrapur Saw Mill-cum-Oil Expeller Company Society Ltd.

Subject: Wooden Cot. A wooden cot with cushions. This object was procured from Ramchandrapur Saw Mill-cum-Oil Expeller Company Society Ltd.

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: 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.

Subject: Radha and Krishna. Radha, the gopi (milkmaid) was the beloved of the god Krishna during that period of his life when he lived among the gopas (cowherds) of Vrindavan.

Subject: Mountain Scenery Mural. A mountain scenery with mountains and greenery.

Subject: Mountain Scenery Mural. A mountain scenery with mountains, water stream and percussion instruments.

Subject: Odisha dance performance (Battu or Sthayee nrutya). Battu Nrutya or Sthayee Nrutya is a fast pace Odissi dance performed in the honor of Shiva.