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Upcoming Events & Festivals in Cuttack

The city of Cuttack is a hub for entertainment and cultural activities. The city hosts various festivals and events that appeal to all age groups. You can explore the rich culture of Odisha by attending these events in Cuttack.

Celebrate the famous Durga Puja festival of Cuttack from 6th to 15th October

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated in Cuttack, Odisha. It falls on the third day of Navaratri, which is observed as the festival of nine nights, or nine days and nights. The festival begins on Maha Shakti Purnima (the full moon day before Maha Sivaratri) and ends with Ambubachi Mela on Vijayadashami. In Cuttack city, it is celebrated for five days starting from 6th October to 15th October each year .

The main deity worshipped during this time is goddess Durga who rides her lion mount Skanda or Kartikeyanshwar into battle against her enemies who include Lord Shiva's son Shambhujñi or Hayagriva along with other gods like Rudraksha Bhairava etc., which represent various elements like water or land respectively; these deities symbolize different aspects present in nature such as power over death because they can kill humans if needed but still protect them from harm caused by natural disasters like earthquakes etc..

Witness the vibrant Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack from 25th November to 5th December

The Bali Yatra festival is an annual religious and cultural event that takes place in Cuttack, Odisha. It celebrates the return of Lord Jagannath to Puri during the month of November after a 12-day long journey from Vrindavana. The three-day festival includes various activities such as dancing, music performances and religious ceremonies.

The Bali Yatra was first celebrated in 1891 by Maharaja Krishna Chandra Dev of Bhubaneswar who had visited Puri with his family members after visiting Calcutta (Kolkata). This year's celebrations begin on 25th November 2019 at Jugal Kishore Mandir at Bhubaneswar where Lord Jagannath will be housed overnight as part of their grand procession through town streets before returning home next day afternoon/evening after completing all rituals related thereto

The annual Kartik Purnima festival of Cuttack will be celebrated on 19th November

The annual Kartik Purnima festival of Cuttack will be celebrated on 19th November. It is a Hindu festival that marks the return of Kartikeya, the god of war and protection, to earth after he was defeated by Indra.

Kartik Purnima is celebrated in honor of Kartikeya, who was born out of Shiva's throat and had four arms with which he could kill demonic forces. He also had a boon from Lord Vishnu that none could kill him except by cutting his head or striking him with an arrow shot from a bow made out of divine wood called ashvattha (holy basil) or sesamum seeds gifted by sage Vishwamitra

It is celebrated with the lighting of diyas (small lamps), the exchange of gifts and sweets, visits to temples, fireworks displays in some parts of India. Diwali is also known as Deepawali or DipavaliKartik Purnima is also celebrated as the day when Kartikeya killed Tarakasura, a demon who had been troubling humans for years. This story is described in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which talks about how Lord Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile and found it under attack by an evil demon named Taraka.

Enjoy the spectacular display of fireworks during the Diwali festival in Cuttack on 4th November

The Diwali festival is celebrated in Cuttack on 4th November. It is a festival of lights and joy, when people decorate their homes with diyas (lamps) and lights. The celebrations are stronger in this city than any other part of India.

Diwali also marks the start of new year's celebrations in many parts of India including Cuttack where it's called “Deepavali” or 'Lighting Festival'. Diwali is an important Hindu event because it celebrates good times over bad ones - this includes winning over enemies, overcoming obstacles, winning back lost loved ones etc..

Be a part of the historic Kali Puja festival in Cuttack on 4th November

The festival is celebrated on 4th November at the Swargadwar Temple in Cuttack. It's a popular festival of the city and attracts thousands of people from all over Odisha. The celebration includes rituals, songs and dances which are performed by various communities like Brahmins, Muslims and others.

The main highlight of this festival is its celebrations with a lot of pomp and show that include performances by folk artists such as kathaks or dancers wearing colorful costumes made using wool or silk material along with musical instruments like dholak (drum), tabla etc., making it one among those rare occasions when you can see people dancing together without any inhibitions!

The annual Choudwar Laxmi Puja festival will be held in Cuttack on 25th October

The annual Choudwar Laxmi Puja festival will be held in Cuttack on 25th October. The festival is celebrated with much fervor by the people of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The temple authorities organize various cultural events including Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepavali and Asoke Pournima celebrations every year at their temple premises.

The annual event has been celebrated since years ago when Lord Krishna appeared before his friend Balarama who was praying for his wife Satyabhama's happiness. He promised that he would bring her back home if she could fulfill his wishes within a week's time by getting all her relatives together to perform an elaborate marriage ceremony called 'Aasakhi Parva' (wedding ceremony).

Witness the unique boat festival of Cuttack, Balyatra, from 25th November to 5th December

The Balyatra Festival is a unique festival of Cuttack. The festival is celebrated on every year in the month of November. The festival is also known as 'Bali-Tara' and it involves activities like dancing, singing and playing musical instruments etc., along with cultural events like drama performances, dance performances, folk songs competitions etc.,

The main aim of this event is to promote unity among people through their love for each other and their commitment towards peace within society at large. People celebrate this event by decorating their homes with flowers & lights during night time hours (between 9pm to 11pm)

Experience the cultural extravaganza of the Cuttack Mahotsav from 8th to 10th January

The Cuttack Mahotsav is a cultural extravaganza.

The event is a festival of music, dance and drama. It also features art exhibitions, food stalls and more than 150 performances by local artists over five days.

Cuttack Mahotsav is celebrated every year in January to mark the birth anniversary of Odisha's first prime minister Keshari Ballav Patnaik who was born on January 8th in 1908 (the same day as this year's event). This festival is an opportunity for people from all over India to come together to celebrate their rich cultural heritage through events like music concerts or plays based on traditional stories from different parts of India such as Telugu literature or Kannada literature etc., which will be performed live by famous dancers/actors/singers from Kolkata or Mumbai etc..

Celebrate the Odisha Statehood Day in Cuttack on 1st April with cultural events and programs

Celebrate the Odisha Statehood Day in Cuttack on 1st April with cultural events and programs. The celebration is a tribute to the people of Odisha who have worked hard to make Odisha a state.

The day marks the day when Odisha became a full-fledged state after being under different states for several years. It was done by Madhav Singh/Sarvodaya Mandal, who later became Chief Minister of Odisha in 1978-79, along with other freedom fighters like Sukumar Ray and Bishwanath Prasad Mishra among others who contributed towards making this dream come true.

The annual Bali Jatra festival of Cuttack will be celebrated from 25th November to 5th December

Bali Jatra is a festival celebrated in Cuttack, Odisha. It is held for 5 days from 25th November to 5th December. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people of Cuttack and it receives a lot of attention from tourists as well.

The annual Bali Jatra festival of Cuttack will be celebrated from 25th November to 5th December. This year's celebration will be held at the Puri Gajapati Singhania Stadium grounds along with street performances and cultural programs being organized by various groups around this city during this time period

. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people of Cuttack and it receives a lot of attention from tourists as well. The annual Bali Jatra festival of Cuttack will be celebrated from 25th November to 5th December. This year's celebration will be held at the Puri Gajapati Singhania Stadium grounds along with street performances and cultural programs being organized by various groups around this city during this time period

The Bali Jatra festival of Cuttack is one of the oldest in the region, and it’s celebrated with great joy every year. The festival is a colourful affair that celebrates the traditional folk culture of Odisha and has been held for more than a hundred years now. The highlight of this grand event is the procession of mounted dancers, each dressed in beautiful costumes made from silk, satin or gauze brocade. These men and women ride horses through crowded streets while playing drums, cymbals and other musical instruments along with their horses’ feet - creating an enchanting atmosphere for everyone to enjoy!