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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 Orissans are not only featured
in their wonderful temples but also can be seen in the llth century
AD stone embankments on the Kathjori river.
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
is at a strolling distance from the fort area.
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 with elegant
domes and a Nawabat KhanaC music gallery) built in the 18th century
AD. The central dome structure has the footprints of Prophet Mohammad
imprinted on a circular stone.
Cuttack also offers excellent shopping facilities. Handicrafts and
textiles, both in silk and cotton from the Cuttack region and elsewhere
in Orissa are available in the state emporia. But Cuttack is best
known for its excellent silver filigree work which is fashioned
into exquisite jewellery, utensils and decorative items. Cuttack
is 30 km from Bhubaneswar.
