CUTTACK
Location : 29-km from Bhubaneswar, On National Highway-5, Orissa
Previously Known As : Its Presiding Deity Bhawanishankar
Main Attraction : Barabati Fort, Paramhansnath Temple & Qadam-I-Rasool
Best Time To Visit: October To June

One of Orissa's oldest cities (Abhinaba Baranasi Kataka of medieval times),
Cuttack is a bustling commercial centre, situated on the delta formed by the
Mahanadi and Kathjori rivers.

The legendary engineering skills of the ancient Oriyans are not only featured
in their wonderful temples but also can be seen in the 11th century AD stone
embankments on the Kathjori river.

PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Barabati Fort
The ruins of the Barabati fort, on the bank of the Mahanadi, evoke memories of
bygone days, while the fort's location is home to a modern stadium, which rings
with the sounds of sports events and cultural programmes today. The venerated
shrine of Katak Chandi, the presiding deity of the city, is situated at a
strolling distance from the fort area.

Qadam-I-Rasool
The Qadam-i-Rasool has the unusual element of being venerated by both Muslims
and Hindus. The shrine has a high compound wall and towers at each corner.
There are three mosques within, which are located elegant domes and a Nawabat
Khana (music gallery) built in the 18th century AD. The central dome structure
has the footprints of Prophet Mohammad imprinted on a circular stone