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Subject: Fabric for Goddess Subhadra. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions. Red is symbolic of Shakti and is associated with the Goddess. This object was procured from Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd.

Subject: Fabric for Lord Jagannatha. Cotton fabrics are used by the Jagannatha triad for daily rituals, festivals and special occasions.

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: Sapta Bandhodaya Saree . Saree with motifs of the Konark wheel and Jagannatha temple. The saree is predominantly in black in color.

Subject: Gita Gobinda Chandua. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha that is used to decorate Lord Jagannatha or worn by women on special occasions. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it. This saree was procured from Mayadhar Katual.

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

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.

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Gita Govinda Silk Fabric (Badasingharbesa Bastra). This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha and a special type of which is offered to Jagannatha to wear as khandua with stanzas and illustration from Gita Gobinda.

Subject: Gita Gobinda Silk Tied Dhadi. This is a traditional bandha or ikat saree from Odisha that is used to decorate Lord Jagannatha or worn by women on special occasions. The saree contains texts from Jayadeva’s Gita Gobinda on it.

Subject: Banabhoji 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 is done on the tenth day of dark fortnight of month Bhadrav, where the deities are ready to go on a picnic with cowherd friends. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Bankachuda 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. The Bankachuda besha is done on the eleventh day of bright fortnight of month Kartika, to commemorate Lord Krishna. Lord Jagannatha wears a golden headgear in this besha. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Vamana 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 Bhadra, Lord Jagannatha is dressed like Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Vamana 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 Bhadra, Lord Jagannatha is dressed like Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi Narayana 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. Lakshmi Narayan Besha is also known as thiakia besha of Lord Jagannatha. It is done on eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Kartik. The worship of Lakshmi and Narayan has gained popularity in Jagannatha culture since the visit of saint Ramanuja. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Lakshmi Narayana 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. Lakshmi Narayan Besha is also known as thiakia besha of Lord Jagannatha. It is done on eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Kartik. The worship of Lakshmi and Narayan has gained popularity in Jagannatha culture since the visit of saint Ramanuja. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Nagarjuna 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. For Nagarjuna besha, Lord Jagannatha and Balabhadra are dressed up like Nagarjuna (military general) on the extra day of ‘Panchuka’ (which has six days instead of five). This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Nagarjuna 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 and Balabhadra are dressed up like Nagarjuna (military general) on the extra day of ‘Panchuka’ (which has six days instead of five). Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Dhokra Singhadwara Lion . A dhokra representation of the lion sculpture from the Lion Gateway (Singhadwara) of the Jagannatha Temple at Puri. This figure is on four wheels. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.

Subject: Krushna Balarama 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 Krishna Balarama besha, Lord Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra are dressed like Lord Krishna, Balarama and Yogmaya respectively on the thirteenth day of the fortnight of month Bhadrav. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Rajarajeswara 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, Balabhadra and Subhadra are dressed up in royal attire in the month of Kartik Purnima. Back view of the object. This object has been procured by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Dhokra Singhadwara Lion . A dhokra representation of the lion sculpture from the Lion Gateway (Singhadwara) of the Jagannatha Temple at Puri. This figure is on four wheels. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.