Joranda Mahimagadi Temple
Joranda, Dhenkanal
About this place
Joranda is the spiritual headquarters of Mahima Dharma, a unique monotheistic sect originating in Odisha that worships a shapeless, formless Supreme God (Mahima Paramatman). Located approximately 25 km from Dhenkanal town, the ashram represents a distinctive spiritual tradition. The defining characteristic is the complete absence of idols in all temples—worshippers focus on formless divinity.
Headquarters of Mahima Dharma sect; Mahima Gosain samadhi site; Unique idol-less temple tradition
19th century (Mahima Swami founded c. 1826–1876; ashram established post-1876)
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