Millennium City Cuttack spares no effort in transforming the Durga Puja festival into a spectacular occasion. In this vibrant city, the saying all that glitters is not gold (and silver) is beautifully contradicted. Each year, the city gleams with intricate gold and silver filigree craftsmanship showcased at the puja pandals, earning it nationwide recognition for its regal celebrations.
Balu Bazaar mandap: Oldest in the Silver City, it is said that Balu Bazaar is where the tradition of pandals and idol worship by devotees started.
Maa Durga at Chauliaganj mandap in Cuttack.
Badambadi-Shankarpur Puja committee in Cuttack is unique in its own way as Shiva-Parvati are worshipped during Durga Puja.
Maa Durga at Bajrakabati Samanta Sahi mandap in Cuttack.
Maa Durga glittering in gold & silver filigree work at Choudhury Bazar mandap in Cuttack
At the pandal of Bajrakabati Mali Sahi, one can witness the entire Shiva family in the idols.
This is the mandap of Tinkonia Bagicha.
Eye-catching Durga Puja pandal in Mangalabag
This mandap in Firingi Bazar is one of the most famous and finest in terms of design with intricate silver filigree backdrop.
This puja mandap at Sheikh Bazar in Cuttack, which sees active participation of both Hindus and Muslims, is an epitome of communal harmony.
Maa Durga at the Khan Nagar mandap in Cuttack.
Goddess Durga at Ranihat puja mandap in Cuttack.