The Bond Beyond Blood By Lokanath Mishra Smita had always believed that love was something that grew slowly, like the quiet blossoming of a flower at dawn. She was not someone who dreamed of dramatic romances or fairy-tale confessions. Her world was simple—her parents, her home, and her quiet aspirations. So when her marriage to […]
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Sacred Geography of Puri : History, Culture, and Religious Significance of the Jagannath Tradition: By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Introduction The sacred town of Puri, one of the चार धाम (Char Dham) pilgrimage sites of Hinduism, represents a living confluence of history, devotion, ritual, and community life. At the heart of this sacred geography
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The Address Everyone Knew By Lokanath Mishra In the government quarters of Vasant Vihar, Delhi, Gitarani and her husband Sanjay had built a quiet life far away from their hometown Puri. Their small two-room flat carried warmth, dignity—and an open door that rarely closed. Back in Puri, Sanjay’s address had become famous. “If you go
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“Ravana’s Reign and Ahiravan’s Deception: The Living Drama of Today’s Sahi Yatra Procession” By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri Today’s Sahi Yatra procession carries a special cultural and emotional significance as the vibrant characters of Kundheibenta Sahi move ceremonially toward Dola Mandap Sahi, transforming the streets into a living stage of devotion, drama, and martial
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 42 (continued) A story of the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri A heavy stillness gripped the royal court of Hastinapura after the आदेश of Duryodhana rang out. The सभा, filled with kings and elders, seemed to lose its voice. None rose
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The Man with the Mysterious Book By Lokanath Mishra Airports are peculiar places. They are full of people, yet somehow everyone seems wrapped in their own little bubble—scrolling endlessly, pacing nervously, or pretending to work while actually watching downloaded web series. I, Ananya Sen, was doing what any self-respecting traveler does—guarding my seat in the
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Sacred Coastal Pilgrimage of Odisha : From Joda Linga to Maa Mangala and the Divine Search for Daru By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri: Odisha’s sacred landscape is a living tapestry of devotion, where ancient temples, powerful traditions, and divine interventions continue to guide the spiritual lives of devotees. A pilgrimage beginning at dawn from
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Revisiting the Fitment Factor in the 8th Central Pay Commission: A Case for 3.5 in Times of Economic Distress By Lokanath Mishra IRS ( rtd)The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC: The periodic revision of pay through Central Pay Commissions (CPCs) has historically served as a mechanism to restore the real value
Mahabharata in Prose : Part- 41 ( continued) ( A story of Dvapar Yuga in prose based upon the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata) by Lokanath Mishra IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri: The splendor of the Rajasuya Yajna lingered in Indraprastha, its glory spoken of in every corner of Aryavarta. Yet, as the invited kings
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Mahabharata in Prose- Part 40 (continued) (A story of Dvapar Yuga based on the Odiya Sarala Mahabharata ) by Lokanath Mishra, IRS ( rtd) , Jenamath Lane, Puri The fall of Jarasandha echoed across Aryavarta like the sound of a great पर्वत breaking apart. The chains that had bound many kings were shattered, and their
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