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Subject: Chaka Apasara. A pillow that is offered during Anasara puja to Lord Jagannatha. The name of the pillow is apasara and niti is known as chaka Apsara Lagi. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Chaka Apasara. A pillow that is offered during Anasara puja to Lord Jagannatha. The name of the pillow is apasara and niti is known as chaka Apsara Lagi. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Chaka Apasara. A pillow that is offered during Anasara puja to Lord Jagannatha. The name of the pillow is apasara and niti is known as chaka Apsara Lagi. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Basunga Patara Paita. Basunga Pata is a rope made of specially made silk. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Muturi Dantakathi . Muturi Dantakathi are twigs that are used as toothbrushes to symbolically clean the deities' teeth. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Gua Kholapa (4 Nos). This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Bije Dori. A thick rope tied round the heads and waists of the Jagannatha triad for the ceremonial procession. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Mandi. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Mandi. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Mandi. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Mandi. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Mandi. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Puruna Seja. A cushion. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Chandan Katha Khatuli. A small wooden cot used to place the accessories used in religious ceremonies and rituals. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Chandan Katha Khatuli. A small wooden cot used to place the accessories used in religious ceremonies and rituals. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

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: Jagannatha, Subhadra, Balabhadra and Rishi, Muni, Vanara sena. The Jagannatha triad is traditionally believed to fall ill after the bathing ceremony and are kept in a sick room to recuperate. This period is known as Anasara and the Gods cannot be seen by devotees. This fabric is used during the anasara period.

Subject: Jagannatha, Subhadra, Balabhadra and Rishi, Muni, Vanara sena. The Jagannatha triad is traditionally believed to fall ill after the bathing ceremony and are kept in a sick room to recuperate. This period is known as Anasara and the Gods cannot be seen by devotees. This fabric is used during the anasara period.

Subject: Jagannatha, Subhadra, Balabhadra and Rishi, Muni, Vanara sena. Rishi or sages, such as sanyasi, bhiksu, parivrajaka, tapasvi, muni, brahmachari, yati, etc. flank the Jagannatha triad.

Subject: Jagannatha, Subhadra, Balabhadra and Rishi, Muni, Vanara sena. Rishi or sages, such as sanyasi, bhiksu, parivrajaka, tapasvi, muni, brahmachari, yati, etc. flank the Jagannatha triad.

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: Nagapuri (Black border). Nagapuri was a cloth supplied by a weaver from Nagpur but is now woven in Nuapatna in Odisha. The cloth is worn by Lord on new moon night of Kartik month (November-December). This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.