The Rushikulya River is one of the major rivers in the state of Odisha and covers entire catchment area in the districts of Kandhamal and Ganjam of Odisha.  

• The Rushikulya originates at an elevation of about 1000 metres from Daringbadi hills of the Eastern Ghats range.  

• The place from where the river originates, Daringbadi is called the ‘ Kashmir of Odisha ‘. The river meets the Bay of Bengal at Puruna Bandha in Ganjam.  
• Its tributaries are the Baghua, the Dhanei, Badanadi etc. It has no delta as such at its mouth.  
• Gahirmatha marine sanctuary and Rushikulya rookery coast in Ganjam district are main Olive Ridley Nesting sites in Odisha. 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/odisha-villagers-create-river-mouth/article32884061.ece