Joranda Gadi Temple, Odisha

Address

Joranda Gadi Temple, Odisha

Joranda,

Odisha 759014

Moolavar

Supreme lord

Introduction

• Located at the confluence of three villages: Joranda, Natima, and Patna.
• Dedicated to the supreme lord, worshipped as Sunya Brahma (the formless lord).
• No idol worship is practiced; followers focus on a fixed direction, often toward the sun, for concentration.
• The chosen direction for worship cannot be changed.

Puranic Significance

• Origin:
  • The shrine dates back to the 14th century, while the temple structure was built in the early 20th century.
• Religious Importance:
  • Samadhi Peetha of Mahima Goswami, the founder of Mahima Dharma.
  • Mahima Dharma is a distinct sect influenced by Panchashakha, Buddhism, Tantra, and Jainism.
  • The Bhagavata Purana is considered sacred, and all gods are respected.
• Ascetic Practices:
  • Ascetics avoid staying in one village for more than two nights and use the temple’s location strategically.
  • Ascetics of this sect reside here, emphasizing simplicity and formless worship.
• Annual Festival:
  • The temple hosts the Maagha Mela, which draws many ascetics annually.
• Location:
  • Situated 24 km north of Dhenkanal town, Odisha.

Century/Period

14th century

Nearest Bus Station

Joranda

Nearest Railway Station

Kendrapara road

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneswar

Location on Map

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