The Crossroads of Taste By Lokanath Mishra Lalita was a woman of refined tastes, or so she believed. She had an unwavering rule: she would not eat food prepared outside her home. This principle extended even to the most celebrated restaurants, including five-star hotels. Her colleagues at the office in Bhubaneswar knew her well. On […]
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The Case of the Missing Bride By Lokanath Mishra The year was 1987, and the air in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, thrummed with the joyous chaos of a traditional Brahmin wedding. Mandira, the beautiful, soon-to-be-bride, was a vision of elegance. The marriage, a daytime affair at a bustling hotel, was a celebration of two families coming together.
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Bajrang Baan ( Part-2)॥ Doha ॥ Nishchay prem pratith te, binay kare sanman ।Tehi ke karaj sakal shubh, siddha karai Hanuman ॥॥ Chaupayee ॥ Jai Hanumant sant hitkari ।Suni lijai prabhu araj hamari ॥01॥ Jan ke kaaj vilambha na kijai ।Aatur dauri maha sukha deejai ॥02॥ Jaise kudi Sindhu wahi para ।Surasa badh paithi vistara
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Bajrang Baan: ( Part-1) By Lokanath Mishra: Bajrang Baan is a highly popular devotional song dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This famous song is often recited on occasions related to Lord Hanuman and shares a similar composition with the Hanuman Chalisa. The literal meaning of Bajrang Baan is “the arrow of Bajrang Bali” or Lord Hanuman.
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The Emporium By Lokanath Mishra Badrinath, a man known for his eccentric and often ludicrous business ideas, had spent the early months of the pandemic obsessively researching historical oddities. He stumbled upon a strange tidbit about Qing dynasty marital customs—a detail so peculiar it sparked a truly bizarre idea. He’d open a business, not selling
The Grandeur of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 in the USA: A Detailed Look at the Celebration of Wisdom and New Beginnings By Lokanath Mishra Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most revered and vibrant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is a time of immense spiritual significance and joyous celebration. In 2025, the Hindu diaspora in the United
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From Seafaring Tales to Sacred Rituals: The Cultural Evolution of Odisha’s Maritime Heritage By Lokanath Mishra Odisha’s rich maritime history is deeply embedded in its cultural fabric, giving rise to festivals and folktales that celebrate its seafaring past. Two prime examples are the ancient folktale of Tapoi and the festival of Boita Bandana. While both
The Sacred Kalash : A Symbol of Abundance for Hindus in the USA By Lokanath Mishra In Hinduism, the Kalash, also known as Purna Kumbha or Ghata, is a deeply revered symbol that represents abundance, creation, and the source of life. While the traditions associated with it vary across different regions, for many Hindus in
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Kalash Worship in Odisha। : A Fusion of Tradition By Lokanath Mishra Kalash worship, or Purna Kumbha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana, in Odisha is a unique ritual that blends ancient Vedic and Puranic traditions with local customs. This ceremony is a key part of major pujas like Durga Puja, Ganesh Puja, Lakshmi Puja and other
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The Priests’ Predicament By Lokanath Mishra In a small, bustling town, lived two young, unmarried priests, one a devout follower of Prabhu Vishnu( Shrikrishna ) and the other, a fervent disciple of Prabhu Shiva (Mahadev) . Each Sunday, after their morning puja and rituals, they would meet for a simple vegetarian meal at a small
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