Odisha Culture / Dharmendra Pradhan Extends Greetings on Joranda Magha Mela, Bicentenary of Mahima Dharma
Key Points
- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan greets people on Joranda Magha Mela, Bicentenary of Mahima Dharma.
- Joranda Magha Mela hailed as global spiritual gathering.
- Mahima Swami’s origins traced to Puri in 1826.
- Bhima Bhoi’s ideals remain relevant in modern society
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31: Union Education Minister Dharmendra
Pradhan on Saturday extended greetings on the bicentenary celebrations of
Mahima Dharma and the world famous Joranda Magha Mela in Odisha, describing it
as a unique spiritual tradition that continues to spread the message of peace,
equality and humanity across the globe.
ଜୟ ମହିମା ଆଲେଖ 🙏
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 31, 2026
ଶୂନ୍ୟବାଦର ପୂଣ୍ୟପୀଠ ଏବଂ ଶୂନ୍ୟବ୍ରହ୍ମଙ୍କ ଉପାସନାର ପବିତ୍ର ଭୂମି ଯୋରନ୍ଦାରେ ‘ବିଶ୍ୱପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ମାଘମେଳା’ ତଥା ସତ୍ୟ ମହିମା ଧର୍ମର ଆବିର୍ଭାବକୁ ଦୁଇଶହ ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ତ୍ତି ହେବା ଅବସରରେ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା । ଯୋରନ୍ଦା ମାଘ ମେଳା ; ବିଶ୍ୱ କଲ୍ୟାଣ ପାଇଁ ପୂଜ୍ୟ ମହିମା ସାଧୁମାନଙ୍କର ଏକତା, ସମୂହ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା ଏବଂ ଅଖଣ୍ଡ… pic.twitter.com/i53dqsAlov
In a post on X, Pradhan hailed Joranda as the sacred seat of
Shunyavada philosophy and the worship of Shunyabrahma. He called the Magha Mela
“a Mahakumbh of unity, collective prayer and uninterrupted chanting by revered
Mahima sadhus for the welfare of the world.”
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Tracing the origins of the faith, Pradhan recalled that
Mahima Swami first revealed himself in 1826 at Puri’s Jagannath Dham, where he
was known as ‘Dhuliya Gosain’ for his ascetic practice of sleeping on the
ground without using any seat. After 24 years of rigorous meditation in the
forests of Kapilash, he travelled across Odisha from Dhenkanal, spreading the
ideals of Mahima Dharma and sparking a spiritual awakening.
The Minister also highlighted the relevance of Mahima
Gosain’s teachings and the compassionate philosophy of saint poet Bhima Bhoi,
whose immortal lines — “Let my life sink into hell if the world can be
uplifted” — continue to resonate in contemporary society. He urged people to
reaffirm their commitment to collective welfare on this auspicious occasion,
expressing confidence that the selfless ideals of Mahima Dharma would dispel
darkness and ignite the light of peace worldwide.
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The Joranda Magha Mela, held annually in Dhenkanal district,
draws thousands of devotees and ascetics from across India and abroad. This
year’s celebrations mark 200 years of the emergence of Mahima Dharma, a
milestone that underscores Odisha’s contribution to India’s spiritual heritage.
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