Cuttack, Odisha: Choudhary Bazaar, renowned for its Chandi Medha (silver backdrop), hosts Durga Puja. Raja Parija, the Writer of the book 'Durga Puja, the Silvery Touch of Cuttack,' says, "Cuttack Durga Puja is an 800-year-old tradition. The Dugra Puja originated in the Barabati Fort of Cuttack, which was built in the 13th century...Choudhary Bazar Chandi Medha was inaugurated in 1956 by the then CM of Odisha. This medha is now approximately 2.5 quintals of silver and 35 kg of gold...100s of quintals of pure silver are used in chandi medha...Nowhere in the country will you find this type of artistry...Cuttack's style is very intricate..."
#watch | Cuttack, Odisha: Choudhary Bazaar, renowned for its Chandi Medha (silver backdrop), hosts Durga Puja. Raja Parija, the Writer of the book 'Durga Puja, the Silvery Touch of Cuttack,' says, "Cuttack Durga Puja is an 800-year-old tradition. The Dugra Puja originated in… pic.twitter.com/FZZFepu150
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