Tableau of Odisha presents glorious tradition of Boita-Bandana

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The tableau of Odisha presents the maritime activities and glorious tradition of Boita-Bandana festival of ancient Odisha. This more or less concentrates around the Sadhava tradition in Odisha, who were great maritime traders and the tableau depicts their traditions. Life size fiber statues depicting Sadhavas with boxes (Sindhuks) meant for storage of goods and precious materials adorn this portion. The Trolley portion carries the boat house and Sadhavas depicting life activities of trade. Ancient Odisha, popularly known as Kalinga was the epicenter of the inland and foreign trade. The geographical setting of the State had supported the development of seaports like Tamralipti, Chelitalo, Palur, Pithunda along its coastline. The mariners of Kalinga were endowed with sound knowledge of navig