The Sacred Mystery of Anavasara Ghar: Why Does Lord Jagannath Fall Ill? By Lokanath Mishra Every year, immediately after the grand Snana Purnima (Deva Snana Purnima), an extraordinary event unfolds in the sacred traditions of the Jagannath Temple at Puri. The Supreme Lord, Shri Jagannath, along with His elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Devi […]
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Anasara of Lord Jagannath and the Sacred Glory of Alarnath: The Divine Interlude Before the Rath Yatra By Lokanath Mishra Introduction Among the innumerable festivals associated with Lord Jagannath of Puri, the sacred period known as Anasara (Anavasara) occupies a unique and deeply philosophical place. It is a period when the Supreme Lord, who is
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Exploring the Timeless Heritage of the United Kingdom: Ten Destinations That Every Traveller Should Visit By Lokanath Mishra Introduction The United Kingdom is a remarkable blend of history, culture, architectural brilliance, natural beauty, and academic excellence. From prehistoric monuments that continue to puzzle archaeologists to world-famous museums preserving the story of human civilization, from majestic
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Doctrine of Election versus Statutory Pension Rights: A Critical Analysis of the Rajasthan High Court Judgment on Differential Commutation under the Seventh Central Pay Commission By Lokanath Mishra Introduction The recent judgment of the Rajasthan High Court concerning the denial of differential commuted value of pension to Central Government pensioners has attracted considerable attention. The
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ଲଣ୍ଡନର ହିନ୍ଦୁ ମନ୍ଦିର ପରିଦର୍ଶନ: ମୋର ଏକ ଆଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକ ତୀର୍ଥଯାତ୍ରା — ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ଭ୍ରମଣ କେବଳ ଗୋଟିଏ ସ୍ଥାନରୁ ଅନ୍ୟ ସ୍ଥାନକୁ ଯିବାର ନାମ ନୁହେଁ; ଏହା ମନ, ହୃଦୟ ଓ ଆତ୍ମାର ମଧ୍ୟ ଏକ ଯାତ୍ରା। ସମ୍ପ୍ରତି ମୁଁ ମୋ ପରିବାର ସହ ଇଂଲଣ୍ଡର ରାଜଧାନୀ ଲଣ୍ଡନ ଗସ୍ତରେ ଯାଇଥିଲି। ସେହି ଅବସରରେ ଲଣ୍ଡନର ବହୁ ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ ହିନ୍ଦୁ ମନ୍ଦିର ଦର୍ଶନ କରିବାର ସୌଭାଗ୍ୟ ଲାଭ କରିଥିଲି। ଭାରତଠାରୁ ହଜାର ହଜାର କିଲୋମିଟର ଦୂରରେ
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The Hindu Diaspora in Europe: Demographics, Integration, and Cultural Preservation By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. AbstractThe Hindu diaspora in Europe represents one of the continent’s most dynamic, economically successful, and culturally vibrant minority communities. Comprising approximately 2.2 million individuals, this population is characterized by its diverse geographic origins—predominantly South Asian and Indo-Caribbean—and its varied
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Does India Need Such an Expensive Presidency? By Lokanath Mishra Every democracy must periodically ask itself a simple question: are public institutions delivering value that is proportionate to the money citizens spend on them? The office of the President of India deserves to be part of that discussion. India’s President is the constitutional Head of
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BEHIND PALACE WALLS: THE STRICT DIETS, COZY COTTAGES, AND FAVORITE TIPPLES OF THE ROYAL FAMILY To the public, the British Royal Family is the epitome of grand opulence, moving seamlessly between glittering state banquets, historic palaces, and global tours. Yet, behind the heavy iron gates of Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace lies a far more
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Mapping Beef Abstention and Reduction in the United Kingdom: An Analysis of Socio-Religious and Demographic Shifts in Contemporary Dietary Practices By Lokanath Mishra Abstract:This paper explores the shifting landscape of beef consumption in the United Kingdom, focusing on the dual drivers of cultural-religious pluralism and secular dietary choices. By analyzing demographic data, religious doctrines, and
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LONDON’S RIVERSIDE ROYAL JEWEL: WHY KINGSTON UPON THAMES SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT WEEKEND ESCAPE By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. While London’s bustling center often steals the travel spotlight, a short journey southwest reveals a town that perfectly marries centuries of royal drama with a vibrant, modern lifestyle. Welcome to Kingston upon Thames—an ancient market
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