Maa Sarala and Her Unique Jagannath Besha: History, Tradition, and Spiritual Significance By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri Introduction Among the many sacred traditions of Odisha, the worship of Maa Sarala stands out for its deep philosophical meaning and unique rituals. One of the most fascinating practices is the “Jagannath Besha” (attire of Lord Jagannath) […]
🌺 The Sacred Legacy of Maa Mangala of Kakatpur 🌺 By Lokanath Mishra: Jenamath Lane, Puri: History, Spiritual Significance, Jhamu Jatra & the Divine Importance of Chaitra In the sacred geography of Odisha, along the serene banks of the Prachi River, stands the spiritually radiant shrine of Kakatpur Maa Mangala Temple. Located not far from
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When Silence Became the Language of Our Home: A Father’s Reckoning in a Dual-Income Indian Household By Lokanath Mishra Abstract In contemporary urban India, the dual-income family is often celebrated as a marker of progress and equality. Yet, beneath this structural shift lies an emotional imbalance that frequently goes unacknowledged. This narrative, written from a
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Global Conflict and Domestic Vulnerability: Why the 8th Pay Commission Matters More Than Ever By Lokanath Mishra Introduction: A World in Turmoil, A Nation on Edge The ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East has once again reminded the world of how interconnected modern economies are. While the duration of such conflicts remains uncertain—often described
Title: The Girl Who Counted Slowly and Dreamed Quickly By Lokanath Mishra: Neha Sharma was not like the others. In a crowded waiting room full of confident graduates, she sat quietly, her fingers tracing invisible patterns on her palm. When her name was called, she walked into the interview room with a hesitant smile. Inside
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The Day the Steel City Humbled Him By Lokanath Mishra Rourkela breathed in smoke and exhaled steel. Even in the early hours, the city stirred with a quiet intensity—the distant roar of furnaces, the rhythmic clang of metal, the pulse of industry that never truly rested. In this city of iron and fire lived Aravinda
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 38 A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata by Lokanath Mishra Satyabhama met Mother Yashoda and raised the topic of the marriage of Subhadra and Arjuna. Yashoda and Devaki supported this alliance, but Balarama’s consent was necessary. To obtain Sankarshana’s approval, Yashoda went
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The Weight of What Truly Matters By Lokanath Mishra : When Meera turned thirty-six, the whispers around her had already turned into conclusions. “Too late,” they said—sometimes gently, sometimes bluntly.Too late for marriage. Too late for starting a family. Too late for the life that, in her childhood, seemed to arrive so effortlessly for everyone
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Revisiting Pensioners’ Entitlements in India : A Comprehensive Reform Framework for the 8th Central Pay Commission By Lokanath MishraChief Adviser, All India Pensioners Association of CBIC (An appeal to all Pensioners’ Associations and Employees’ Organisations of Central and State Governments to incorporate the following proposals in their memoranda to the 8th Central Pay Commission. In
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ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay CommissionGovernment of IndiaNew Delhi Sub –Memorandum on Pensioners’ Demands for Consideration by the 8th Central Pay Commission Respected Sir, On behalf of the All India Pensioners Association of CBIC, this memorandum is respectfully submitted for kind consideration of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The Association represents a large body of retired
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