Shri Udit Kumar Acharya: A Passionate Numismatist By Lokanath Mishra On 15 March 2026, I had the privilege of visiting the residence of Shri Udit Kumar Acharya in the industrial city of Jamshedpur. During this visit, I was astonished to witness the remarkable collection of coins that he has carefully preserved over many years. The […]
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36B(continued..) (A narrative from the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata, translated and expanded into English prose by Lokanath Mishra) A gentle and pure smile shone upon the face of the three-eyed Lord, Shiva (Trilochana). With a calm and affectionate voice he called out to the fallen warrior:
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My Visit to Maa Dewri Temple – 14 March 2026By Lokanath Mishra: Faith, Heritage, and the Blessings of Solah-Bhuja Maa On 14 March 2026, I had the privilege of visiting the sacred Maa Dewri Temple, an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga. Located near Ranchi, this temple is not only a place of devotion but
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My Visit to Maa Chhinnamastika Temple By Lokanath MishraDate: 14 March 2026 On 14 March 2026, I visited the holy temple of Maa Chhinnamastika Temple, Rajrappa in the state of Jharkhand, India. This temple is located at a very special place where two rivers, the Damodar River and the Bhairavi River, meet each other. A
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The Sun God By Lokanath Mishra Before discussing the spiritual significance of the Sun God, it is meaningful to remember a remarkable temple dedicated to him near Ranchi in Jharkhand. The temple stands as a modern expression of India’s ancient tradition of Surya worship and reflects the continuity of this sacred heritage. The Surya Temple,
Jai Maa Dewri: The Spiritual Heritage of Dewri Mandir near Ranchi By Lokanath Mishra Introduction India is a land where spirituality breathes through its ancient temples, sacred traditions, and the unwavering faith of millions of devotees. Among such revered shrines is the Dewri Mandir, located near Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand. Dedicated to Maa
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Mahabharata in Prose (Part–36A) A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata By Lokanath Mishra Soon after entering Hastinapura, Yudhishthira took Draupadi to Gandhari’s chamber. Draupadi knelt down and touched Gandhari’s feet in reverence. Yudhishthira said,“Mother, Draupadi is bowing to you. Will you not look upon the face of
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Mahabharata in Prose (Part–36) A Story of the Dvapara Yuga (Based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata)By Lokanath Mishra Arjuna’s Exile Sahadeva fixed his gaze on his palm and said, “For ages, the sages and rishis have been performing sacred fire sacrifices and offering oblations of ghee to the gods. By consuming this ghee continuously, the
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The Wisdom of Savitri In the quiet village of Chandipur, surrounded by green paddy fields and narrow dusty paths, lived a wealthy landowner named Gopal Patnaik. His house stood at the center of the village like a small mansion, with a wide courtyard, a cattle shed, and granaries filled with rice harvested from his lands.
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Maa Chhinnamasta Temple, Rajrappa – History, Culture and Spiritual Significance By Lokanath Mishra On 14 March 2026 (Saturday), I may travel with my family from Jamshedpur to the sacred Chhinnamasta Temple. With the blessings of Maa Chhinnamasta, I will be visiting one of the most mysterious and spiritually powerful Shakti shrines of eastern India. The
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