Joranda is famous for the Joranda Mela during Magha Poornima. This place is situated nearly 25 km away from Dhenkanal. Mostly, this festival is celebrated in the month of February at Mahimagadi of Joranda. This is mainly celebrated by the religious people who belong to a unique religion locally named Alekh and Mahima dharma. Every year, this fair begins with much devotion, fun and amusement. Due to its uniqueness, the people of Odisha give much importance to this fair. Mahima Dharma devotees do not believe in idols (or images of God). So there is a “Sunya (Empty) Temple”; there is no God for worship. This Temple is famous for its uniqueness.

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