Joranda Mela of Odisha has religious spirit associated with it. Joranda Mela is organized in Joranda of Dhenkanal district, hence the name Joranda Fair. People across India congregate in Joranda to observe this mega fair. The fair is held annually on the full moon day of Hindi calendar month Magha or in February Joranda Mela. This fair is also called Mahima Mela by some because this is the festival celebrated by the followers of Alekh/Mahima religion.
The fair goes on for three day, and at that time the Mahima sanyasis from every corner assemble to worship Samadhi Pitha of Mahima Gosain. The fair falls on the name of the place.