Archive · 30 May 2025
Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar May Be Renamed
Imagine a famous square in a city called Master Canteen Square.
Someone wants to change its name to something that reminds people of the area's history.
This person, a lawyer, thinks the current name doesn't represent the culture of the region.
They suggested names like Kalinga, Utkal, or names of freedom fighters.
The government is now deciding what to do.
The square was named for the original eatery.
The owners say it's a historic name, and it might be hard to get everyone to call it something new.
The authorities are considering the matter.
Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar may be renamed.
A Supreme Court advocate appealed to rename the square to reflect Odisha's heritage.
The advocate suggested names like Kalinga, Utkal, or honoring freedom fighters.
The government has been asked to consider the renaming proposal.
The original Master Canteen's owner said the name has historical significance.
- Who
- The state government, Supreme Court advocate Radhakanta Tripathy, and businessman Sunjoy Hans.
- What
- The potential renaming of Master Canteen Square.
- When
- The appeal was made earlier this month.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To better reflect Odisha's cultural and historical legacy.
Proponents of Renaming
Master Canteen Name Supporters
Name Significance
Proponents of Renaming
The current name, Master Canteen Square, doesn't reflect Odisha's heritage.
Master Canteen Name Supporters
The name holds historical significance and is well-recognized.
Proposed Alternatives
Proponents of Renaming
Suggest names like Kalinga, Utkal, or honor freedom fighters such as Jayi Rajaguru and Saheed Laxman Nayak
Master Canteen Name Supporters
Suggesting a new name may be difficult to erase from the city's minds.
- Location
- Master Canteen Square, Bhubaneswar
- Proposed Action
- Renaming the square
- Proponent
- Supreme Court advocate Radhakanta Tripathy
- Historical Significance
- Original eatery established in the late 1940s