When and where does Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88 take place?

Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88 is scheduled on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Walkers assemble by 7:00 AM at Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack. The walk runs from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

How much does it cost to join this heritage walk?

This is a free community heritage walk. Anyone interested in Odisha's heritage and culture can participate without any registration fee.

What should walkers bring or wear on the trail?

Participants are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and modest clothing suitable for temple premises, carry drinking water for hydration, and respect photography guidelines inside sacred sanctums.

Who can I contact for walk-day directions or inquiries?

You can reach the walk coordinator at Convenor: +91 94371 86629 or message via WhatsApp for start point assistance.

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Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88

Q: What is the route and how many stops are covered?

This pedestrian trail covers 2 heritage stops, including Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack Durga Puja Medha Trail. All stops feature verified GPS pins on Google Maps.

Sunday, 18 October 2026 · 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM · Assemble 7:00 AM

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Event: Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88
Date & Time: Sunday, 18 Oct 2026 · 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM (Assemble 7:00 AM)
Start Point: Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack (Cuttack) · GPS: 20.4705000, 85.8712000
Trail Stops: 2 heritage places with verified Google Maps pins
Participation Fee: Free community admission
Coordinator Helpline: Convenor: +91 94371 86629

Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88 poster — Official event poster

Join us for an immersive pedestrian heritage walk with Odisha Heritage Walks. Guided by our storytellers, we unearth archives, oral traditions, and cultural layers woven into Odisha's living heritage.

Walk logistics

When it happened, where it started, and how to reach the trail.

Walk-day helpline

Need help finding the start point or running 5 mins late on walk morning?

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Timing

Date: 18 October 2026
Assemble / report by: 7:00 AM
Walk starts: 7:00 AM
Ends: 9:30 AM

Starting point

Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack

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Transport

Own arrangement

Please arrange your own transport to the starting point.

Additional instructions

Meeting point: Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus) at 7:00 AM.
Sunday 18 October 2026, 7:00 AM.
Join us for the special Puja Medha Walk exploring Cuttack's famous silver filigree and festive tableaux craft traditions.
Contact: Dr. Dipak Samantarai, Convenor (+91 94371 86629) · www.cuttackheritage.com.

Storyteller: Dr. Dipak Samantarai

More information — contact

Dr. Dipak Samantarai
Convenor: +91 94371 86629
www.cuttackheritage.com

About this walk

The story of this trail

Cuttack Heritage Walks Walk #88 — Puja Medha Walk. Sunday 18 October 2026, 7:00 AM. Meeting point at Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus). A special festive morning walk celebrating Cuttack's famed Durga Puja craftsmanship — from the intricate silver filigree (Chandi Medha) to traditional sola and zari backdrops that adorn the Millennium City's puja mandaps.

Walk leadership

Who leads this walk

Meet the convenor, co-convenor, and curator for this edition.

Convenor

Dr. Dipak Samantarai

Convenor, Cuttack Heritage Walks.

Heritage trail stops

Places to be visited — preview the route on the map before you walk.

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STOP #1

Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus)

20.4705, 85.8712

Meeting and assembly point at 7:00 AM on the historic campus of Madhu Smruti.

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STOP #2

Cuttack Durga Puja Medha Trail

20.465, 85.8785

Exploring the exquisite Chandi Medha (silver filigree), sola pith, and traditional tableaux crafted for Cuttack's Durga Puja festivities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

When and where does Cuttack Heritage Walks — Walk #88 assemble?

The walk takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Participants assemble by 7:00 AM at Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack. The starting point is marked at GPS coordinates 20.4705000, 85.8712000.

How many heritage stops are covered along this trail?

This walk covers 2 heritage stops across Cuttack. Each stop features dedicated Google Maps GPS navigation links, historical notes, and curated research details.

Is this walk free to join or is there a ticket fee?

This is a 100% free community walk organized under the Odisha Heritage Walks initiative. Anyone interested in Odisha heritage is welcome to attend without any fees.

What should walkers bring or keep in mind?

Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking through historic streets and temple stone pavements. Carry a reusable drinking water bottle. Please follow temple decorum and photography rules inside sanctums.

Who should I contact if I am late or cannot find the assembly point?

Contact the chapter coordinator directly at Convenor: +91 94371 86629 or tap the "WhatsApp Lead" button for instant on-ground directions.

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Photos, videos, news cuttings, and the walk report will be published here after the chapter uploads them.

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Archive materials will appear once the chapter publishes them in Admin → Walk Archive.

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Walk specifications

Duration: 2.5 hrs

2 POIs · Cuttack

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ODISHA HERITAGE WALKS

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Cuttack Heritage Walks

WALK #88

DATE & TIMING Sunday, 18 October 2026

Walk: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM (2.5 hrs)

Assemble by: 7:00 AM

STARTING ASSEMBLY POINT Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus), Cuttack

GPS: 20.4705000, 85.8712000

WALK-DAY EMERGENCY HELPLINE Convenor: +91 94371 86629

Convenor: Dr. Dipak Samantarai

Trail Itinerary & Heritage Stops (2 POIs)

Stop #	Monument / Landmark	GPS Coordinates	Highlights & Historical Context
Stop #1	Madhusudan Sangrahalaya (Sailabala Women's College Campus)	20.47050, 85.87120	Meeting and assembly point at 7:00 AM on the historic campus of Madhu Smruti.
Stop #2	Cuttack Durga Puja Medha Trail	20.46500, 85.87850	Exploring the exquisite Chandi Medha (silver filigree), sola pith, and traditional tableaux crafted for Cuttack's Durga Puja festivities.