Joronda Mela
This is the most prominent and culturally important fair of Dhenkanal, Odisha. This fair is the most prominent tradition of Mahima Dharma.
Mahima Dharma is one of the religion in Odisha and some other states in India. it is mostly practiced in Dhenkanal District of Odisha. It is some time referred to as Alekha .
Mahima Dharma teaches belief in a single God (parambrahma or the supreme-soul who is formless and omnipresent) named Alekha.
It originated in Odisha in the 18th Century and since then it is practiced in Odisha.
Mahima Dharma followers are prohibited from worshipping idols and taking part in traditional rituals. They believe in the uniform presence of formless God in every human being. Therefore, they reject caste differences.
Date of Joronda Mela 2024
Joronda Mela Will be held for this year i.e 2024 in Dhenkanal, Odisha at February 23 and February 24. It will attended by many devotes from many part of the country and mostly from the Odisha. if you wish to witness this culture we will recommend you to visit during this time to know more about this culture and religion.
Location & How to Visit Joronda Mela 2024.
Dhenkanal District is located approximately 65Km from the capital city of Bhubaneswar.
Flight:- If you are arriving through flight, you will land at the Bhubaneswar airport, from there you can take an private taxi or choose to travel on public transport to Dhenkanal.
Bus:- Bus services run to Dhenkanal from every major city of Odisha so you wont be finding any problem to find an bus to reach there from any where of Odisha, if you are coming outside from Odisha, you could reach Bhubaneswar and then take another bus to Dhenkanal.
Train:- Dhenkanal Railway Station is the station where you will have to arrive by train to reach the fair, You can find any train that runs through Dhenkanal Station. The you have to take an auto from the station to the fair, Always take an share auto, ask before you board one, Otherwise they will charge you as a reserve passenger.
