Bhubaneswar, Jan. 18 -- The long standing dispute between Kaupindhari and Bakkaladhari sects of the Mahima religion at Joranda shrine in Dhenkanal has put a question mark on the observance of annual Magha Mela this year.

As per reports, a coordination meeting for this year's Magha Mela was held at the Collectorate in Dehenkanal where representatives of both the sects were present along with the Collector and the SP.

Following the meeting, while the chief of Bakkaladhari samaj, Nityananda Baba said the mela will be held without any issues, the Kaupindhari samaj raised objections.

Speaking to reporters, Baba Nityanand said, "The meeting was joined by the SP, Collector, representatives of both the mutts and it was decided that the Magha P...