The district of Kandhamal, commonly referred to as Phulbani, is located in the Indian state of Odisha. Phulbani is the district’s administrative center. There are many natural wonders in this district, including birds and wild animals.

The native turmeric known as “Kandhamal Haldi,” which is the specialty of Kandhamal, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) designation by Intellectual Property India, an organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s jurisdiction.