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CUTTACK What to see
Charge up the warriors BARABATI STADIUM Q Established: 1958 Q Capacity: 45,000 Q Named After:
Barabati Fort Q Floodlights: Eight Q First ODI: India vs
England, Jan 27, 1982 Q Last ODI: India vs Sri
RAVENSHAW COLLEGE Ravenshaw College (now Ravenshaw University) — established in 1878 for Thomas Edward Ravenshaw, a descendant of William Withers — is one of the oldest colleges in India.
Lanka, Dec 21, 2009 Q Home Team:
Deccan Chargers
C BARABATI FORT Barabati Fort is a 14th century fort. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the ninestoried palace, which evokes the memories of past days. Today it sits next to the modern Barabati Stadium.
uttack, the former capital and one of the oldest cities of Orissa is the administrative headquarters of the district. Cuttack is famous for its stone revetment on the riverbanks, a great engineering marvel of the 11th century AD and a remarkable example of ancient technological skill or Orissa. The town is situated at the apex of the delta formed by the rivers
Mahanadi in the North and Kathajodi in the South. It serves as a convenient base for touring the various places of interest in the district. The Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is one of the older grounds in India. It has hosted several touring sides — including the MCC, the West Indies team and the Australians — before it hosted its first international match.
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Cuttack food includes many vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies prepared in the city. Rice is the staple food of the people of the city. Bhindi Bhaja, Kadali Bhaja, Aalu Palak, Jeera Pakhala and Saag are some of the vegetarian dishes prepared in Cuttack. Some of the non-vegetarian Cuttack foods are Prawn Malai Curry, Crab Kalia, Chilli Fish and Fish Curry. Pavillion is one of the popular restaurants in Cuttack. It is housed inside Hotel Ashoka. It is known to offer Mughlai, Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisines. However, the specialty of the restaurant of Cuttack is Oriya cuisine.
BOOK A BED AT:
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Hotels within walking distance of the Stadium: Bombay Inn Ice Factory Road, College Square, Cuttack, Tel: +91-671-2649009, Tariff: Rs 700-Rs 1,100
CHANDI TEMPLE Chandi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple is highly revered by devotees.
Hotel Akabari Continental Dolamundai, Cuttack-1 Tel: +91-671-2423269/ 2423251/ 2423254, Tariff: Rs 700-Rs 1,100
Hotel Sagarshree Haripur, Dolamundai, Cuttack. Tel: +91-671-2430251/ 2433132/ 2429037, Tariff: Rs 450- Rs 1,050
Hotel Dwarika Bajrakabati Road, Cuttack, Tel: +91-671-2421345/ 2422220, Tariff: Rs 650-Rs 1,500