Weather: Minimum 22.2°C in the winter to a maximum of 33.4°C in the summers. Rrainfall: 144.39 cm.(Average)
About Cuttack
Cuttack pronunciation (help·info) (derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kataka', which signifies a military camp or a fort or a Government seat protected by an army) is one of the oldest cities in India and the Business Capital of Orissa. It is situated in a tongue of land formed by the Mahanadi River and its main branch the Kathajodi River at their points of bifurcation in 20.28° N 85.52° E. Its actual pronunciation is 'Katak'.
Cuttack is also the headquarters of Cuttack District. It lies near Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. It is more than a thousand years old, and was the capital of Orissa for almost nine centuries, before Bhubaneswar was made the capital city. With its world famous unique filigree works in silver, ivory and brass works and textiles of woven silk and cotton, Cuttack is perhaps the grandest showroom of Orissa.
Tourist Places
Quadam-i-rasool A sacred shrine made by a hindu king for the muslim community in the 18th century, this synagogue attracts equatable respects from both the sects ...more
