Places To Visit
Barabati Fort
Barabati Fort constructed by the Ganga dynasty of Odisha located on the bank of river Mahanadi is a must-see place in Cuttack Tourism. It is situated close to the Baliyatra Ground and is situated on the western side of the Millennium City. Even though the fort occupies 102 acres area, it also has a moat measuring 20 yards in width for defense of the building. The place has now the ruins of the palace on an earthen mound, a hyacinth-filled moat, and the fort. In the later part of the 14th century, Mukundadev Harichandan a Chalukyan King had constructed nine-story palaces. In recent years some carved images of Hindu gods and goddesses and dancing female figures have been discovered from various places including the area of the moat. The entrance of the gate of the fort is enduring and decorated with giant laterite stones. Ideally, the best time to visit this place is in the winter season.
Cuttack Chandi Temple
The Cuttack Chandi Temple is located in Cuttack and is dedicated to the Goddess Chandi. It is among the famous Cuttack places to visit and is situated near the Mahanadi River. This temple is said to be one of the oldest and is visited by more than 20 lakh people in a year. Here people pay their homage to Goddess Kata Chandi and she is believed to be the deity of the Silver City. Even today, the fifth generation of that first priest of the temple discharges his duties doing puja of Goddess Tara every day. Durga Puja is a significant festival that takes place in the temple and is dedicated to the Goddess in different manifestations of Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is done in
