CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Hatabuna Dongria shawl. A hand woven traditional Dongria Kondh shawl that is embroidered on the cloth by a needle using threads. Dongrias believe that red, green and yellow are the most auspicious colors. The triangular shaped mountains represent closeness to nature. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Hatabuna Dongaria Shawl. A hand woven traditional Dongria Kondh shawl that is embroidered on the cloth by a needle using threads. Dongrias believe that red, green and yellow are the most auspicious colors. The triangular shaped mountains represent closeness to nature. This object was procured from Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA).

Subject: Tribal Gamuchha (Traditional). A gamuchha is a traditional thin, coarse cotton towel with a checked design that is worn by children of tribal communities in Odisha.

Subject: Tribal Saree (Modern with Patch Work). This tribal saree has embossed patchwork and a zari border.

Subject: Tribal Gamuchha (Modern). A gamuchha is a traditional thin, coarse cotton towel with a checked design that is worn by children of tribal communities in Odisha. This gamuchha has colorful designs superimposed on it.

Subject: Adibasi (Santal) Barkee. A barkee is a homespun wrap which is worn by men of the Santal tribe to cover the body and shoulders.

Subject: Dhokra Jhada Deepa (108 deepas). A lamp stand that holds 108 oil lamps. This object was procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

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.

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.