CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Tree. Betel nut is the dry areca nut palm known as gua in Odia. The seed is carved and whittled by wood carvers of Odisha to make miniatures of deities of Jagannatha temple, Hindu gods and other religious motifs. This is an image of a tree symbolizing growth. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Painted Cane Mana. This is a cane basket, with the Jagannatha triad painted over, called mana after the unit of measurement and is a traditional crop measuring pot used in rural Odisha. In cane craft, cane sticks of varying thickness are skilfully tied and bent together to make household accessories. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lacquered Coconut Shell. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. Idols of the trinity of Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balabhadra and other Hindu icons, decorative artefacts and utility items are some items made from coconut shell in Odisha. This is a decorative coconut shell. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Lacquered Coconut Shell. Coconut is a common fruit in Odisha, its endospermic shell is hard and durable. These are used in crafts by intricate whittling of the shell and then painting designs on them. Idols of the trinity of Jagannatha, Subhadra and Balabhadra and other Hindu icons, decorative artefacts and utility items are some items made from coconut shell in Odisha. This is a decorative coconut shell. This object has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

Subject: Padma Bhesa of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. The Padma Bhesa of Lord Jagannatha is the lotus attire of the triad.

Subject: Padma Bhesa of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. The Padma Bhesa of Lord Jagannatha is the lotus attire of the triad. Back view of the object.

Subject: Hati Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. Lord Jagannatha is adorned in the Hati Besha or elephant attire on the event of Snana Purnima during which he is dressed like Ganesha, who bears the head of an elephant. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Hati Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. Lord Jagannatha is adorned in the Hati Besha or elephant attire on the event of Snana Purnima during which he is dressed like Ganesha, who bears the head of an elephant. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Radha Damodara Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. Radha is the female counterpart of Krishna. Damodara is one of the names of Krishna. This Bhesa, therefore, highlights the great religious integration that took place in the Jagannatha temple with regard to the episodes of Radha and Krishna. This Bhesa takes place in the months of Asvina and Kartika. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Radha Damodara Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. Radha is the female counterpart of Krishna. Damodara is one of the names of Krishna. This Bhesa, therefore, highlights the great religious integration that took place in the Jagannatha temple with regard to the episodes of Radha and Krishna. This Bhesa takes place in the months of Asvina and Kartika. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Suna Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. In the month of Asadha, when the deities are brought back to the main gate of the temple and are still in their respective chariots, the Suna Bhesa (decoration with golden ornaments) takes place. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Girigobardhan Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. This besha signifies the act of Lord Krishna putting the mountain (Gobardhan) on his finger tip to save the people of his village Gopapur. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Girigobardhan Besha of Lord Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. This besha signifies the act of Lord Krishna putting the mountain (Gobardhan) on his finger tip to save the people of his village Gopapur. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Gaja udharana Besha of Lord Sri Jagannatha. Solapith craft uses the pith or soft inner core of the Indian cork tree for making decorative items. The pith is cut in different sizes and shapes for the design and assembled by glue. The pith is incised or removed to create ornamental designs and patterns. The Gaja udharana besha depicts an epic story of Lord Vishnu saving a helpless elephant from the clutches of a crocodile. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Cotton Saree. This is a cotton saree in blue color. This saree was procured from Jagannathprasad Weavers Cooperative Society.

Subject: Daliphula Khandua Saree. The saree is woven with tie and dye technique in weft yarn. A traditional Khandua saree that is associated with the Jagannatha cult of Odisha has been modified and decorated with flower and branches (dali). The saree is worn during wedding ceremonies. This object was procured from Boyanika (Odisha State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd).

Subject: Superfine Khandua Saree. The motifs on this saree are derived from ‘Badafulla’ traditional Khandua saree that is linked with the Jagannatha culture of Odisha. The saree is woven with two-ply Bangalore silk yarn both in warp and weft. The color scheme of the saree is orange and green. This saree was procured from Anantram Meher.