Paving stones, Platter and Bowl Sahoo in process stage

Seshadev Sahoo from Balasore was introduced to calligraphy as part of the Akshara project. It was a new and exciting adventure for him. He chose to engrave two simple bowls of lathe-turned Muguni stone with poetic messages in each. The first bowl with the artistic cloud patterns says 'aakashare / megha mala / mane kare kallola', meaning “garlands of clouds / in the skies / bring happiness to my mind ”.

The Odiya script in the second bowl says 'phulara e mahak / mane bhare pulaka', meaning “fragrance from the flower / leaves me in exuberance”.

Three rectangular stepping-stones in Gwalior sandstone embellish a simple pathway with stylized lotus flowers in different forms, with the words 'su swagatam' meaning “most welcome”. In fact 'su' added to any word gives it a heightened positive emphasis.

Seshadev Sahoo intricately carving the stone, to engrave and match the symmetry in the designs.