Joranda, situated 24 km from
Dhenkanal, is famous as the religious headquarters of Mahima Dharma - the Samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacher of the Mahima Cult. Sunya Mandira, Dhuni Mandira and Gadi Mandira are the other places of pilgrimage. The annual
Joranda Mela is celebrated by the people of this region amidst great pomp and festivity.
Nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar (100 km). Nearby railhead is at Dhenkanal (24 km).