Cuttack

Banki Maa Charchika Temple is situated on a small hillock called Ruchika Parvata, located on the side of the River Mahanadi, It is about 52 km distance from Cuttack and 53 km from Bhubaneswar. Goddess Charchika is the presiding deity of the Banki and Odisha. It is also a Shaktipitha of Odisha, and devotees come here daily to worship the goddess Charchika. Durgapuja is one of the main functions of this place. Besides Pana Yatra, Jhanu Yatra, Kumar Purnima, Basanti Puja, and Dola Yatra are also observed with much pomp…

Dhabaleswar Temple is famous for the Saiva temple located within Mahanadi over a hillock of Odisha, and is 35 km distance from Cuttack via Choudwar and is 4 km by boat from Chahata Ghata Cuttack and 9 km from Bidanasi by road. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of the place. Although there are many Shaiva Peethas in Odisha, Dhabaleswar Peethas are the most unique. The temple is accessible via a suspension bridge over the Mahanadi River or by boat, adding to its attraction as a serene and panoramic destination.…

Chandi Temple is a famous Sakhtipitha of Cuttack city nearby the banks of the Mahanadi River. Goddess Katak Chandi is worshiped as the main deity by the local devotees of Cuttack. The goddess popularly called Maa Kataka Chandi sits and rules in the heart of the ancient city. Chandi with much faith and serenity. Ma katak Chandi is one of the famous Shakti Pithas of Cuttack. Cuttack is Odisha famous for Durga Puja, so Maa Chandi's temple is in the city, so this is the main festival. Hence, to celebrate…