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Dussehra : A Celebration of the Triumph of Good Over Evil
Dussehra: A Celebration of the Triumph of Good Over Evil By Lokanath Mishra Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated at the end of Navratri, the festival symbolizes the victory of righteousness over...
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Durga Puja
Durga Puja in America : Preserving Heritage, Celebrating Community
Durga Puja in America : Preserving Heritage, Celebrating Community By Lokanath Mishra Durga Puja, one of the grandest festivals in the Hindu calendar, is far more than a religious observance. It is a celebration of heritage, identity, and collective memory. Across the United...
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Krishna and the Play of the Three Guṇas
A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( Part- 11 D)
A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( Part- 11 D) By Lokanath Mishra Krishna and the Play of the Three Guṇas A long time ago, when Rāvaṇa’s cruelty became too much for the world to bear, the devas and sages prayed to the Supreme Lord for help. Out of compassion, the Lord came...
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Shakta Tantra Tradition
Shakta Tantra Tradition – The Worship of Devi
Shakta Tantra Tradition – The Worship of Devi By Lokanath Mishra Hinduism has many paths of worship, but three major traditions are recognized: Shaiva (worship of Shiva), Vaishnava (worship of Vishnu), and Shakta (worship of the Mother Goddess, Shakti or Devi). Among these,...
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