Cuttack districtCuttack district (officially Kataka district) is one of the 30 districts of Odisha state in India. It is located in the coastal part of the state and its administrative headquarters are located in the city of Cuttack. As of 2011 Census, after Ganjam, it is the second most populous district of Odisha, with a population of 2,624,470. The name is an anglicized form of Kataka or Katak meaning Fort – referring to the Barabati Fort.
Festivals of OdishaThis article lists the traditional festivals and other cultural events in the Odisha region of India. Odisha celebrates 13 festivals in 12 months as the saying goes Bāra Māsare Tera Parba (transl.Thirteen festivals in twelve months). Major festivalsThis section lists festivals which are celebrated throughout Odisha. AutumnDurga PujaDurga Puja (ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା) occurs in the month of Ashvin (October and September). It is a 10-day-long festival.
OdishaOdisha (Oriya: oṛiśā, pronounced [oˈɽisa] ), spelled Orissa until 2011, is a state located in eastern India. It is the eighth-largest state by area, and the eleventh-largest by population, with over 41 million inhabitants. The state also has the third-largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. It neighbours the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal to the north, Chhattisgarh to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the south.
Orissa High CourtThe High Court of Orissa (commonly referred to as the Orissa High Court) is the principal High Court for the Indianstate of Odisha. Established on 26 July 1948 under the Orissa High Court Order, 1948, the court is headquartered in the historic city of Cuttack.
Odia languageIndo-Aryan language OdiaOṛiāଓଡ଼ିଆThe word "Oṛiā" in Odia scriptPronunciation[oˈɽia] ⓘ(Odia)Native toIndiaRegionEastern India Odisha Parts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal EthnicityOdias and Tribals of OdishaSpeakersL1: 34 million (2011–2019)L2: 3.6 million (2001)Language familyIndo-European Indo-IranianIndo-AryanEasternOdiaEarly formsPrakrit Magadhi Prakrit Odra Prakrit Old Odia Standard forms Standard Odia Dialects Baleswari Odia (Northern) Kataki Odia (Central) Dhenkanalia (Central) Anugulia (Central) Sambalpuri Odia (Western) Ganjami Odia (Southern) Sundargadi Odia (Northwestern) Desia (South-western) Tribal and Community dialects Others dialects Writing system Odia script Kalinga script (historical) Odia Braille Official statusOfficial language in India Odisha Jharkhand (additional) West Bengal (additional) Regulated byOdisha Sahitya Akademi, Government of OdishaLanguage codesISO 639-1orISO 639-2oriISO 639-3ori – inclusive codeIndividual codes:ory – Odiaspv – Sambalpuri Odiaort – Adivasi Odia (Kotia)dso – Desia (South-western) (duplicate of [ort])Glottologmacr1269 Macro-Oriya (Odra)oriy1255 Odia Odia majority or plurality Significant Odia minority Odia (ଓଡ଼ିଆ, ISO: Oṛiā, pronounced [oˈɽia] ⓘ), or Oriya, is a classical Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian state of Odisha.
Barabati fortBarabati Fort is a 987 CE fort built by Marakata Keshari of Somavanshi (Keshari) dynasty in Cuttack, Odisha. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace.
Durga PujaDurga Puja (ISO: Durgā Pūjā, Bengali pronunciation:), also known as Durgotsava or Sharadotsava, is a major Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga and commemorating her victory over Mahishasura. It is the biggest festival among Bengali Hindus living in India, and is also celebrated by the Hindus in Bangladesh, the Bhojpuriya and Maithili communities of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
SanskritAncient Indo-Aryan language of South AsiaSanskrit (; stem form संस्कृत; nominal singular संस्कृतम्, saṃskṛtam,) is a classical language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European languages. It arose in South Asia after its predecessor languages had diffused there from the northwest in the late Bronze Age.
Dahibara AloodumDahibara Aloodum (Odia: ଦହିବରା ଆଳୁଦମ; Odia:) is a popular street food originating from Cuttack of the state Odisha. It is a variant of Dahi vada. The dish is prepared by soaking vadas (fried flour balls) in light dahi (yogurt) water which is tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Then adding Aludum (potato curry) and Ghuguni (pea curry) to it, topped with an assortment of spices, onions, and coriander.
ChaatChaat, or chāt (IAST: cāṭ, IPA:, lit.'lick, tasting, delicacy') is a family of fried dough snacks that originated in India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside carts from stalls or food carts across South Asia. With its origins in Uttar Pradesh, chaat has become popular in the rest of South Asia.
Chole bhatureChole bhature (Hindi pronunciation:; also known as channa bhatura) is a dish pairing chickpea curry with bhatura, a deep-fried flatbread. It is commonly eaten as a breakfast or street food. Chickpea curry dates back to the cuisine of the Mughal Empire, but the origin of chole bhature is debated, with some sources attributing its origin to Punjab. It spread to Delhi after the partition of India, where it is a popular dish.
LassiLassi (pronounced) is a yogurt–based beverage with a smoothie-like consistency. The word 'lassi' for the drink is a borrowing from Hindi, first attested in 1882; its ultimate origin is unclear, and has been suggested as derived ultimately from Sanskritlasya (stickiness) or rasah (juice). Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, and spices. In Punjab, where the drink originated, the yogurt is traditionally made from water buffalo milk.
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