A Citizens' Initiative To Create Love For Heritage & Culture. The Millenium City is a rich tapestry of art,handloom,handicrafts and performing arts. The Silver City has been at the centre of human civilsation for centuries and has been the hub of trade , commerce and maritime activities.
Silver Filigree Walk 2.0 completed this morning of Maha Saptami (5/10/19).
Photographs by the Hon’ble Members of Cuttack Heritage Walks.
The backdrops (Chandi Medhas) and silver filigree as well as gold ornaments looked absolutely stunning with the majestic images of Devi and her consorts.
In the earlier edition we had seen the backdrops and ornaments being made by the silver filigree artists and artisans with love and care.
It was truly wonderful to be a part of this 5th edition of Cuttack Heritage Walks, 29th Sep, and meet the enthusiastic members . We had two Gentlemen visitors this time with us from Delhi and Shri Lalatendu Das Mohapatra , Director of Archives – Govt Of India Shri Anil Dhir , Eminent Historian who have extremely supportive and constantly encouraging us to highlight the rich history of this ancient capital .
The Walk extended to The Church of Epiphany , not very far from the Barabati fort. One of the Oldest Church in Odisha
Barabati Beckons went off smoothly this morning. Inspite of threatening clouds floating over our heads, more than thirty friends showed up for CHW. Sri Om Prakash Mohanty was felicitated for his love for Cuttack and contribution to music.
We covered the Barabati Ruins, Bukahari Baba’s Mazar, Barabati Gate, Moat, Sahi Quilla Masjid, Judicial Museum and Police Museum. The last destination was a surprise for many. The rain gods were kind enough to allow us a liberal let up.
Ignoring the weather man’s warnings, about thirty culture enthusiasts participated in this 3rd edition of the CHW.
Apart from the usual itinerary, they went round the State Maritime Museum, a storehouse of glorious memories. Historian Anil Dhir told that innumerable collectibles associated with our maritime history are lying scattered throughout the state, efforts should be made to collect and showcase those artefacts here in this Museum
Barabati Beckons, the first edition of Cuttack Heritage Walks, launched successfully this morning. More than sixty heritage conscious citizens participated in the event. CHW is grateful to each and every participant for their love for heritage and culture.
Barabati Fort , Katak or Cuttack , Odisha
A moment of pride for me & people who are from this place.
Cuttack preserves hoard of archaeological remains, one of the important monument of Cuttack town is Barabati fort, which speaks a history of seven hundred years and more is the mute witness of march of events through the centuries. Scholars give different opinions regarding the date of construction of Barbati fort. Madalapanji, the Jagannatha temple chronicle narrate an interesting story which is as follows.
This king Bhima Parichha or Anangabhima II was residing in his capital called Chaudwar. One day the king crossed the Mahanadi and came towards southern side. Here he noticed in the Barabati village belonging to the Ko-danda sub-division that near the god Visweswar Deva, a heron had jumped upon a hawk. Seeing this the king was very much surprised and on an auspicious day laid the foundation of construction of the fort and this village was named Barabati Cuttack. And since then he left Choudwar and lived at Cuttack making it his capital.