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The third gallery has 45 objects. The huge figures of
superb workmanship have been displayed in this gallery
include celestial nymphs, image of Surya Narayana,
Gaja-Vyala, the king and his troop. Some erotic figures
are also exhibited in this gallery. Many of the images
have also been displayed in the show cases.
The fourth gallery is recently organized and has
45 artifacts on display. The objects include roaring lion,
man tied by the elephant trunk, crocodile head meant for
pranala in the temple, part of a Surya image and king
witnessing dance performance, erotic couples,
salabhanjikas, elephants on pilaster, scroll works and
swans taking the garland etc.
The corridor is utilized by display of images of
various ancient monuments and archaeological sites of
Orissa displaying evolution and development of Orissan
architecture.
Opening Hours : 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on – Friday
Entrance Fee :
Rs. 5/- per head
(Children up to 15 years free)
Contact
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Dr. J.K.
Patnaik,
Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India,
Konark- 752 111
District Puri, Orissa
Ph: 06758-236822 |
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