Orissa Collection

Ornate erotic carvings on 13th century Konarak Sun temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konarak, Orissa, India, Asia

Temples at Bhubaneswar, Orissa state, India, Asia

Mahakala,1100-1200, from Orissa,East India, basalt, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England
930376 Mahakala,1100-1200, from Orissa,East India, basalt, Victoria & Albert museum, London, England; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana... between c1800 and c1825 Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama Arrive in the Forest, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1800 and c1825

A Mythical Creature Killing Elephants, between c1650 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
A Mythical Creature Killing Elephants, between c1650 and c1700

Story of the Bengal Partition and its reversal
Page from The Graphic showing two maps of North East India. The top map shows Bengal partitioned in 1905, when a large part of its former area in the east was united with Assam to form the new

God Vishnu Measures the Universe in Three Strides (Trivikrama), About 12th century

Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha), c. 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha), c. 15th century

The Rutt Jatthra, a Hindoo Festival held at Juggernauth, in Orissa (engraving)
1609223 The Rutt Jatthra, a Hindoo Festival held at Juggernauth, in Orissa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rutt Jatthra)

A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal (engraving)
1050406 A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal)

The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa (colour litho)
613246 The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa (colour litho) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar and Orissa)

The Great Mogul delivering to Clive the Dominion over Bengal, Bahar, and Orissa (engraving)
655490 The Great Mogul delivering to Clive the Dominion over Bengal, Bahar, and Orissa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Massive car of the Hindu god Juggernaut, Lord of the World, being dragged by devotees, at Puri in Orissa
5998139 Massive car of the Hindu god Juggernaut, Lord of the World, being dragged by devotees, at Puri in Orissa, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Temple of Jagannath, Puri, Orissa (colour litho)
423609 The Temple of Jagannath, Puri, Orissa (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal (engraving)
1050405 A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Postmaster-Generals Tour in Orissa, Bengal)

His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa and his Sons (engraving)
1057108 His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa and his Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal)

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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India, Dance, the Gotipuas from Orissa, interpret the traditional Gotipuan dance in which young boys danced dressed as females

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INDIA, Orissa, Agriculture Women working in field harvesting rice

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INDIA, Orissa, Agriculture Women working in the fields, harvesting rice. © Bennett Dean / Eye Ubiquitous

Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1840. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and Balarama by a River: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1840. Krishna and his brother, Balarama, arrive at the Yamuna River

Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders... from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana... 1800-1825
Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1800-1825. In the fields of Vrindavan

Worship of Lord Jagannatha in his temple at Puri, First half 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Worship of Lord Jagannatha in his temple at Puri, First half 18th century. Major religious festival celebrating Krishna as Lord of the Universe

Hanuman Brings the Mountain of Healing Plants; Rama Extracts the Arrow... late 1700s
Hanuman Brings the Mountain of Healing Plants; Rama Extracts the Arrow from Lakshmana as Hanuman and a Bear Prepare to Treat Him (recto)

Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto); Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso), 18th century

Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso), 18th Century. Creator: Unknown
Jagannath, Subhadra and Balarama in an Arch (verso), 18th Century

Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with Radha and Two Attendants (recto), 18th century

Leaf from a Romance of Chandrabhanu and Lavanyavati of Upendra Bhanja... late 1700s
Leaf from a Romance of Chandrabhanu and Lavanyavati of Upendra Bhanja (Indian, died 1740), late 1700s

Map of the Provinces of the Lower Ganges. Map in two sections, showing Indian states through which the River Ganges flows, and the Ganges Delta in what is now Bangladesh. Plate 59 from The Times Atlas

Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Jauhri Bazaar, Jeypore, Orissa, India. Stereoscopic card detail

Sacred monkeys at Galta, near Jeypore, India, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Sacred monkeys at Galta, near Jeypore, India, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Banjari men and women, Orissa, India, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Lingaraj temples, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, 1905-1906. View of the temple of the Hindu god Shiva

Lingaraj temple, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, 1905-1906. Artist: FL Peters
Lingaraj temple, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, 1905-1906. View of the temple of the Hindu god Shiva

Side wall of the chariot, Temple of the Sun, Konarak, India, 13th century. Dedicated to the worship of the Hindu sun god Surya, this Hindu temple is designed in the form of a huge horse-drawn chariot

Shiva and Parvati sculpture. Orissa, India, 13th century AD. Stone sculpture shows the powerful Hindu deity Shiva, with his consort Parvati, the daugter of the mountain, seated on his knee

Figure-playing figure two dancing women left-hand side
Figure-playing figure and two dancing women, The left-hand side of the cardboard strip is described with ancient Indian script, the right-hand side contains the representation

Inscription ancient Indian script Orissa 1800
Inscription in ancient Indian script, Orissa, 1800 - 1900, cardboard, brush, h 41 mm w 201 mm w 210 mm

Krishna five ladies Orissa 1800 1900 cardboard
Krishna between five ladies, Orissa, 1800 - 1900, cardboard, brush, h 41 mm w 201 mm w 210 mm

Love scene Krishna Radha forest Orissa 1800 1900
Love scene of Krishna and Radha in the forest, Orissa, 1800 - 1900, cardboard, brush, h 41 mm × w 201 mm

Krishna middle four dancing ladies Orissa 1800
Krishna in the middle of four dancing ladies, Orissa, 1800 - 1900, cardboard, brush, h 41 mm × w 207 mm

Fragment woman temple Orissa 1800 1900 cardboard
Fragment of a woman at a temple, Orissa, 1800 - 1900, cardboard, brush, h 43 mm × w 200 mm

left flute-playing figure opposite dancing figure
On the left a flute-playing figure opposite a dancing figure, on the right four dancing figures in a row to the left, The strip is divided into two halves

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Orissa, a land of rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. The 13th century Konarak Sun temple stands tall as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the era, adorned with ornate erotic carvings that leave visitors in awe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Konarak, Orissa, India takes you on a journey back in time. Moving towards Bhubaneswar, the capital city state, one encounters magnificent temples that showcase the grandeur of ancient architecture. These temples are not just religious sanctuaries but also artistic masterpieces that reflect the devotion and skill of their creators. Amongst these sacred structures lies an enchanting sculpture depicting Shiva and Parvati from 13th century AD. Its intricate details and divine aura transport you into the realm of Hindu mythology. Another captivating artwork portrays God Vishnu measuring the universe in three strides during the 12th century. This depiction symbolizes his supreme power and omnipresence. Intriguingly, there is also a lion-headed incarnation of God Vishnu dating back to around the 15th century. Created by an unknown artist, this sculpture showcases both beauty and ferocity simultaneously. Beyond its historical significance lies Orissa's involvement in significant events like the Bengal Partition and its subsequent reversal. These chapters shed light on political dynamics that shaped this region's destiny over time. The cultural fabric comes alive during festivals such as Rutt Jatthra held at Juggernauth where devotees gather to celebrate Hindu traditions amidst vibrant rituals and processions. Even postmasters have embarked on tours across Orissa-Bengal regions witnessing its diverse landscapes while delivering mail - capturing glimpses of life through engravings that tell tales untold otherwise. Notable figures like Nawab Nazim of Bengal add another layer to Orissa's narrative with their influence extending beyond borders - leaving an indelible mark on its history.