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The icon of the Jagannath tradition of Hinduism, likely syncretic as it also incorporates ideas and practices of Buddhism, Jainism, Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, tantra and tribal traditions. The icon is drawn in many variants. The common elements are the black colored circle, two big round eyes, red smile and Urdhva Pundra on the forehead.
The existence of these legends, state some scholars such as Stevenson, suggests that Jagannath may have a Buddhist origin. [76] Another evidence that links Jagannath deity to Buddhism is the Ratha-Yatra festival for Jagannath, the stupa-like shape of the temple and a dharmachakra-like discus (chakra) at the top of the spire.
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The chariot for Jagannath is approximately 14 metres (45 ft) high and 11 metres (35 ft) wide, and takes about 2 months to construct. [72] The artists and painters of Puri decorate the cars and paint flower petals and other designs on the wheels, the wood-carved charioteer and horses, and the inverted lotuses on the wall behind the throne. [73]
The daru of Jagannath. The tree selected for Jagannath daru should ordinarily be away from human settlement. It should look dark or dark-red in colour. The trunk of the tree should look straight having four clear branches. The tree, furthermore, should be 7 to 12 cubit high and should have grown near a river or a pond or on a crossing of 3 path ...
Manika was a historical figure in the Jagannath culture, popularly called as Manika Gauduni (lit. ' 'Milkmaid' ' Manika), [ 1 ] [ 2 ] it is believed that she offered yoghurt to Lord Jagannath and Balabhadra when they were going to Kanchi expedition of Gajapati King.
The background on which the figures are represented, is delineated with decorations of flowers and foliages and is mostly painted in red colour. All the paintings are given decorative borders. The whole painting is conceived in the form of a design on a given canvas. The themes may be classified into following categories [21] Jagannath paintings
Balarama, Subhadra and Jagannath in the temple at Puri, with many human and sacred figures, buildings and animals. Oil painting by a painter of Puri, Orissa, ca. 1880/1910. Iconographic Collections