Khariar belongs to the Mahanadi basin of the Eastern Ghats. The town has some temples dedicated to Dadhibaman (locally called Badaguid). Besides, there are temples of Jagnnath, Lord Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi and Raktambari. Nearby attractions are Patalaganga (40 km) and Yogimath (9 km to the east of Khariar).
