Vaibhavi_Vakil_10F14_SAURA ART

SAURA ART…… SIGNIFICANCE OF SAURA ART:- The Saura wall paintings are called italons or ikons (or ekons) and are dedicated to Idital (also edital) the main deity of the Sauras. These paintings draw upon tribal folklore and have ritualistic importance. Ikons make extensive use of1. symbolically pregnant icons that mirror the quotidian chores of the Sauras. People, horses, elephants, the sun and the moon and the tree of life are recurring motifs in these

ikons. Ikons were originally painted on the walls of the Saura's adobe huts. The paintings' backdrop is prepared from red or yellow ochre earth which is then painted over using brushes fashioned from tender bamboo shoots. Ekons use natural dyes and chromes derived from ground white stone, hued earth, and vermilion and mixtures of tamarind seed, flower and leaf extracts.Ikons are worshipped during special religious and cultural occasions such as child-birth, harvest, marriage and the

construction of a new house. Ikons are not commissioned frequently and an existing one can be regularly used for mundane rituals. Thebuilding of a new dwelling however necessitates the commissioning of an ekon, which is painted in a dark corner inside the home where its creation is accompanied by the recital of a specific set of prayers. Traditionally, Kudangs, the priestly class among the Sauras, painted the ikons since they also had the expertise to explain the symbolic

import of the images contained therein to the villagers. Thus the ikons also became a part of the aural tradition of the Sauras that linked them to their traditions and customs. Today the Kudangs have been supplanted by artists and paintings are often executed in non- traditional locales. IMPORTANCE OF SAURA ART:- With simple forms and figures that come together to compose intricate narratives in very few colours, the

captivating art of the Sauras, has told the story of the tribe for hundreds of years. A tribal artform from eastern India, Saura art started out with its ritualistic beginnings on the walls of village homes, to become one of the most beautiful artforms that India is proud of. Language of an Ancient Tribe:-The Sauras are one of India’s oldest tribes, inhabiting the southern part of Odisha. With a history that has been mentioned in theRamayana and

the Mahabharata, the Sauras are known for their distinct tribal culture and their art. A tribe that is deeply connected to nature, their art on the surface seems to be a simpistic depiction of everyday village life. But the art of the Sauras is rich with symbolism and meaning, and it is through these images and their interpretation that the Saura people hold on to their customs and culture. For the Sauras, whose language does not have a script, their art is a record

of their history, their philosophy and religious practices. HISTORY OF SAURA ART:- The Sauras are considered amongst the oldest tribes in India. They have features resembling the pre- Dravidian tribes, and largely inhabit the currently-strife-torn tribal zone of Orissa, particularly Koraput, Gajapati, Nabrangpur and Rayagada districts. In addition, sizeable numbers are also settled in Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh,

Jharkhand and Assam.Tribes across the country have a thread of commonality running through their customs, and the differences that exist have been observed to be largely region-specific. All tribes have a close affinity with nature and besides worshipping its bountie in all.

1: DALMA RECIPE FOR DALMA:- 1 cup toor dal

1 bay leaf 1 onion chopped 1 tomato chopped 1 green chilli chopped 2 red chillies 1 carrot chopped 4 beans chopped 1 radish choppe, 3 eggplant choppedas needed pumpkin pieces as needed Snake gourd pieces 2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped

1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds 2 teaspoon ghee to taste Salt as needed water as needed coriander Leaves How to Make Dalma • 1.Pressure cook till one whistle chopped raw papaya, potatoes, split chick peas, turmeric powder, salt

for taste, little water, smashed ginger and whole red chillies. • 2.In a pan, add mustard oil, bay leaf, paanch poran, cumin seeds, julian onion, chopped ginger and split whole green chillies. Mix them well together. • 3.Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt for taste, sugar and lime. Stir them well. • 4.Transfer the daal to the pan. • 5.Simmer it for 35-40 minutes.

• 6.Serve hot. 34%12gCarbs. 63%10gFat. 3%1gProtein …..FEEDBACK!! Dalma is an authentic curry dish in Odisha. It is loved by everyone from a kid to father. Dalma is a mixture of many different vegetables boiled and well cooked

with some authentic spices.And it tastes medium spiceysimilar to vegetables and sambarand goes well with chpati and rice….. 2.MALPUA

Ingredients • 4 bananas • 1 cup self-rising four • ½ cup dark brown sugar • ¼ cup atta • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed • 1 cup whole milk • oil or ghee for frying Directions Thoroughly mash 4 medium bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup self-rising flour, ½ cup dark brown

sugar, and ¼ cup atta to bananas. Measure 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crush it, and add to mixture. Combine thoroughly. Add 1 cup whole milk and continue mixing to form the batter. Prepare a plate with a paper towel to drain malpuas of excess oil. Heat ghee or oil over high heat in a heavy bottom pot or kadhai for about 4 to 5 minutes. Fry batter in batches. Pour 1 small ladle (about ¼ cup) batter into oil. Spread the batter gently with the back of a

spoon. Reduce the flame to medium. When the are crisp and the color is golden brown, about two minutes. Remove from kadhai and drain. Continue to fry in batches. Value per per malpua % Daily Values Protein 0.8 g 1% Carbohydrates 21.1 g 7% Fiber 0 g 0% Fat 3.9 g 6%

….FEEDBACK!! It tastes sweet as it’s a sweet dish….