Situated at about 23 km from
Angul city in
Orissa, Talmul is a village with immense religious importance. The temple dedicated to Mahishasurmardini, a form of Goddess
Durga, is located here. A Mukhasala is attached to the temple. The Parswadevata and the deity of the temple are very life-like and are good examples of plastic art. People from in and around the village visit this temple and pay their respect.