CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Prava of Maa Subhadra. A prava is a decorative wood work on the chariots designed for the ratha yatra. This is the illustrated back support wooden panel of Subhadra's chariot. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Bimana. Bimana are mythological flying palaces or chariots that were like the ancient spaceships of the Gods. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Bimana. Bimana are mythological flying palaces or chariots that were like the ancient spaceships of the Gods. Side view of Bimana. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Hammer. This is a hammer used during carving of chariots in wood for ratha yatra. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Hammer. This is a hammer used during carving of chariots in wood for ratha yatra. This object has been procured by Utkalika, Odisha State Co-operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd.

Subject: Rooftop Chandua (Canopy). This is an appliqué chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. 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 has been loaned by State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) Show House.

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: Kanakamundi 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 Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

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: Pahandi Gamuchha. The procession of the three chariots from Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple is called pahandi. This fabric is used during this procession. This object was procured from Prabhas Nayak Sanapadar

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: Devi, possibly a fragment from a temple chariot

Subject: Devi, possibly a fragment from a temple chariot

Subject: Indra, possibly a fragment from a temple chariot

Subject: Chandra, possibly a fragment from a temple chariot

Subject: Yali; possibly a part of a temple chariot

Subject: Yali, profile view; possibly a part of a temple chariot

Subject: Yali, profile view; possibly a part of a temple chariot

Subject: Simha; possibly a part of a temple chariot