GODDESS BUDHI THAKURANI
The presiding deity of Angul is Goddess Budhithakurani . Angul has earned celebrity as a Sakta Centre since 8th Century A.D. with the rise of the Sulkies on its soil. Goddess Budhithakurani is worshiped in the form of a stone icon covered with vermillion . The shrine draws huge crowd throughout the year. Pilgrims of different parts of Orissa visit the place for a darshan of the Goddess.
KHULUDI
Malyagiri range of Pallahara Sub-Division houses a glitering water fall near the village Khuludi. The fall making its spectacular jump from the hilltop and paying homage to Lord Siva is located at a distance of 120 Kms. from Angul and 20 Kms. from Pallahara. It is an ideal site for group picnic and relaxation.
TALCHER
Talcher on the right bank of Brahmani, the capital of the erstwhile Talcher State is one of the fastest growing industrial and mining complexes of the country. The coal based thermal power plant (470MW) at the Talcher Thermal, Heavy Water plant of Atomic Energy Commission at Vikrampur, 7 nos. of underground mines and 3 nos. of open cast mines located in and around Talcher have greatly enhanced the importance of this place.
RENGALI
A dam has been constructed across the river Brahmani at Rengali. One Hydro-electric power project of 120MW capacity has been installed here. It is about 85 KM from Angul . Located on NH-250 , it is a quite place for outing.
SATAKOSIA WILD LIFE SANCTURARY & TIKARAPADA
Greater northern half portion of Satakosia wild life sanctuary is located in Angul district. The sanctuary derives its name from sat (seven) and Kosh (two miles) meaning 14 miles or 22 km. Long. The meandering Mahanadi flowing amidst two beautiful hills form here the mightiest gorge measuring 22 km. Long. The majestic Satkosia gorge is a unique feature in the geomorphology of India. It is acclaimed as one of the most enchanting spots in the country.
BHIMAKAND
A rock art sleeping image of Lord Vishnu is located at Bhimakanda village about 30 km north of Talcher town and 50 km from Angul & on the right bank of river Brahmani . The image is about 42’ (126.5 CM) long & 8’ wide. The image is the second largest image in India in size, the Gomogteswar in Karnataka being the largest. However, it has the honour of being the largest sleeping image. The period of its construction is assigned to 8th –9th Century A.D.
DEULAJHARI
Deulajhari is the ancient citadel of Saivism. Located at 6 Km. Away from Athamallik & 90 Kms. Away from Angul. The temple has been constructed amidst dense indigenous-jasmine forest (locally known as Kiabana) that stands as the high walls around the temple. The uniqueness of the place lies in its hot springs that surround the temple. As per the ancient records there were eighty-four such springs. But many of these have been overshadowed in the jasmine forest. Now twenty-four springs are alive.
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