Odisha’s Diverse Cultural Heritage Takes Centre Stage in PM Mementos e-Auction

New Delhi, September 25
The diverse cultural heritage of Odisha has taken center stage in the PM Mementos e-Auction this year, with a collection of artefacts showcasing the state’s traditions of devotion, craftsmanship, painting, textiles and literatur. The collection features a wide range of works centered on Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, alongside representations of Odisha’s regional deities, traditional art forms, textiles, festivals and prominent cultural figures.

Among the notable pieces is a Jagannath Parivar on Chariot, depicting Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra seated on an intricately detailed chariot drawn by four sculpted horses, a representation of the cultural and spiritual significance of Rath Yatra. The collection also includes a Pattachitra painting depicting the Puri Rath Yatra, portraying the deities in their chariot amid scenes of dance, music and celebration.

The auction catalogue also showcases several traditional crafts associated with the state. Among them are works in Cuttack silver filigree or Tarakasi, an intricate craft involving delicate silver wires, as well as Sambalpuri textiles and Ikat. Taken together, the 62 mementos present a broad visual narrative of Odisha, from the enduring traditions of Jagannath worship and Rath Yatra to Pattachitra, Tarakasi, Sambalpuri Ikat, regional festivals and literary heritage.
The 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction is underway online and will continue till the 2nd of next month. The Ministry of Culture has directed interested bidders to visit the official PM Mementos e-Auction portal: pmmementos.gov.in http://pmmementos.gov.in for auction dates, participation details and the complete catalogue.BM