Thursday, July 24, 2014

Katak Chandi Temple, Cuttack

Katak Chandi Temple at Cuttack is most famous religious establishment of city. This is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of the city.



The temple is small with an impressive idol of the Goddess that is older than the temple. It is a very colorful temple. It is famous for the annual Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivals. It is just 7kms from railway station.



18 comments:

Al said...

Very nice, colorful photos.

Jim said...

Beautiful on a sunny day.
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Photo Cache said...

yes the temple looks small from the picture. i wonder how many it could accommodate.

Sylvia K said...

Great captures, Rajesh! Beautiful, clear skies!! Enjoy your weekend!

carol l mckenna said...

Colorful and creative photos for SWF ~ thanks,

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Thomas Lee/Lee Lip Pang said...

It does looks not small but tiny by India's standard.

Anonymous said...

il y en a de si riches couleurs ici

Irene said...

Impressive building. Not for the size, but all the details and colors

Pearl Maple said...

fabulous to see these temples up close, this one is so colourful

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Kathe W. said...

incredible images! Thanks!

Jeevan said...

Simply wonderful temple! Interesting facade

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Brilliant colors in this photo! Great to find it greeting me first thing this morning!

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Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Love those fluttering red flags!

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Saru Singhal said...

Architecture of the temple is gorgeous and lovely clicks.

Anjali Sengar said...

Beautiful pics..

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Maniparna said...

I've visited Cuttack a number of times but missed this temple...will visit it definitely next time... :-)

AmitAag said...

Wow! The colours! Great pics!

Anonymous said...

Never seen such colorful temple, wish to see some pictures of inside.