Cuttack Tourism, Orissa India
(Cuttack is also known as veteran)
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Cuttack Fast Facts
- State: Orissa
- District: Cuttack
- Famous for/as: City,Heritage
- Altitude: 36 m
- Language: Oriya, Hindi, English, Bengali
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 19 to 45°C, Winters 4 to 22°C
- Clothing: Summer- Light cottons, Winter- Light woollens
- Local Transport:
- Pincode: 7530xx
- STDCode: 0671
Cuttack Info
Government of Odisha Tourist Office, Cuttack, Arunodaya Market Building, Link Road, Cuttack-753001,
Tel: 0671 2312225.
Cuttack, India Overview
A veteran city at the alluring convergence of Mahanadi and Kathjuri Rivers, Cuttack in the Indian state of Orissa boast of a magnificient history. The second largest city in Orissa is popularly called as the cultural capital of the state and is regarded as the twin city of Bhubaneswar. The city covers an area of around 3932 square kilometer and is the administrative headquarter of the territory. This renowned city has been bestowed with so many sobriquets like Millennium City, Commercial capital and so on. Being a hectic centre of commercial activities, the city serves as the market junction of varied artifacts from the length and breadth of the state.
Early known history of Cuttack revolves round the mighty kings of Keshari dynasty. It was Nrupa Keshari of this dynasty established the city as a military cantonment, which gave Cuttack its present outlook. After their rule of several years the city had witnessed the rise and fall of so many kingdoms and in 1750, it came under the Maratha rule, which transformed the city as a major business centre. Later the British acquires control of Cuttack in the year 1803 under whom the city has gained historical development as the capital of Orissa till the time of Indian Independence.
Cuttack would be remembered forever as the birthplace of the illustrious Indian, Subash Chandra Bose whose motivating speeches and deeds paved a new renaissance in the freedom movement of the Country.
Like all other major cities of the subcontinent, cultural life of Cuttack is marked with colourful festivals and fiestas. Apart from the usual celebrations of Dusshera of a typical Indian city, Cuttack show cases a unique festival of its own by name Baliyatra, which commemorates the ancient trade links of the city with Java, Bali and Sumatra. Among the other alluring festivals Kite festival in the month of January unfolds something special.
An excellent and outstanding tourism spot with an array of impressive attractions, Cuttack stands as the most outstanding paradigm of antique technological abilities of Orissa. It is definite that the tourist can spend a relaxing time in Cuttack and make their trip a most memorable one.
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Cuttack, India History
Early history of Cuttack is associated with the Keshari dynasty. As stated by the distinguished historian A. Stirling, present-day Cuttack was established as a military cantonment by king Nrupa Keshari of Keshari dynasty in 989 A.D. Stirling based his opinion on Madala Panji, a chronicle of Jagannath temple of Puri. The reign of Markata Keshari was distinguished for the stone embank built to protect the new capital from flood in 1002 A.D.Historical evidence suggests Cuttack becoming capital of a Kingdom founded by Anangabhimadeva of Ganga dynasty in 1211 A.D. After the end of Ganga rule, Orissa passed to the hands of the Gajapati Kings (1435-1541 A.D.) of Solar dynasty under whom Cuttack continued to be the capital of Orissa. After the death of Mukunda deva, the last Hindu king of Orissa, Cuttack first came under Muslim rules and later under Mughals.By 1750, Cuttack came under Maratha rules and it grew fast as a business centre being the convenient point of contact between the Marathas of Nagpur and the English Merchants of Bengal. It was occupied by the British in 1803 and later became the capital of Orissa division in 1816. From 1948 onwards, when the capital was shifted to Bhubaneswar, the city remained the administrative headquarters of Orissa.Remnants of an old fort called Barabati Killa still exist in the heart of Cuttack with the moat around the fort. Nearby is a modern stadium called the Barabati Stadium, host to many national and international cricket matches. Recently the stadium was upgraded with floodlights for facilitating Day and Night matches.The introduction of the Sharadiya Utsav tradition in the city dates back to the visit of Saint Chaitanya in 16th century when the consecration of the idol of Durga by using the mask pattern was conducted in his presence at Binod Behari Devi Mandap.Recent growth of the city has resulted in expansion across the river Kathjori and a newer township towards the head of the delta formed between the tributary Kathjori river and the main river Mahanadi has come up by the name of Markat Nagar (popularly known as CDA by the local residents) which is spread across 2000 acres. CDA has 11 residential sectors & has population around 1,50,000. Jagatpur & Mahanadi vihar are two other township in the City. Mahanadi vihar is the first satellite city project in Orissa. Cuttack is referred to as a city with Babaan Bazaar, Teppan Galee i.e. a city having 52 markets and 53 streets.Its a place where culture and tradition is seen to have a great fusion. The sense to be born as "Katakis" have a great impact on the ideologies of the inhabbitants of cuttack no matter they stay in Cuttack or any part of the world. People of cuttack respect all religions, and they don't encourage racism based on religion.