Cuttack

Cuttack, a district in Odisha, is fondly called Silver City (or Millennium City) for its rich history dating back about 1000 years. Famous for the Durga Puja, the city is painted red and becomes a feast for one’s eyes wherever it lands.

Cuttack - City Guide

Cuttack is the Tier-II city and commercial capital of the state. The Mahanadi River and Kathajodi River create a lush green environment to spend time with friends and family. There are many places to look around in the cultural site of Odisha. Go shopping in the Bauna Bazaar, Bauna means stunted and bazaar means markets and streets, which helps to learn more about the specialties of the city.

In the name of twin cities, if one is Bhubaneswar, another is Cuttack. Cuttack gets its name from the Sanskrit word Kataka, meaning capital establishment or cantonment. Barbari Fort was built in the same period as Cuttack when the city emerged as a strong power. First established as a military encampment, the Keshari dynasty ruled the region in 989 CE. Historians marked Cuttack as the ruling capital of the state in the olden days, which was discovered by archaeological research. Kataka Chandi Temple on the banks of the Mahanadhi River is famous, while Kataka was the name of the district, which then transformed into Cuttack.

Gurudwara Daatan Sahib is a sacred shrine of Sikhs where a tree flourishes lovely from the period of the first Sikh Guru. It was once used by the first guru of Sikhs, Shree Guru Nanak, on his way to Puri and planted in the place, which still develops and entices tourists to visit the shrine. The church of Epiphany, constructed in 1865, is one of the living examples of the stunning colonial architecture of the British Era. Qadam e Rasool is where Muhammad left his foot imprint and the place used by him for prayer purposes. Cuttack offers more traditional dishes of Odia cuisine to delve deep into the pleasant-tasting toothsome delicacies. One of them is Chhena Poda, which resembles more of fried milk. A dessert made with chewy cottage cheese, sugar, and crushed cardamom and fried till golden brown. Taste the delicious sweet with a crispy exterior and melting caramelized pods in the interior.