A picturesque scenic spot, Naraj was a famous seat for Buddhist culture and learning. It is at the confluence of the Mahanadi and the Kathajodi. The scenic view of the river Mahanadi at the origin of its branch, Kathajodi, is simply bewitching. A famous Shiva temple, the Sidheshwara Mahadev temple, is situated here. The place is best reached by taxi from Cuttack, which is about 15 km away.

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