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Mudhi and Jhal Mudhi : A Socio-Culinary History of Eastern India By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. The history of mudhi—puffed rice—is a compelling example of how a modest, subsistence food can travel across regions, classes, and historical moments to become a widely...

The Corridor of Unspoken Choices By Lokanath Mishra The corridor was unusually quiet that afternoon, as if the building itself had paused to listen to something unspoken. Sunita stood by the railing, her fingers lightly gripping the cool iron bars, her eyes fixed somewhere...

Chandan Yatra: The Cooling Festival of Lord Jagannath — Mythology, Mahabharata Roots, and Living Tradition By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, Puri. Chandan Yatra is one of the most enchanting and symbolically rich festivals associated with Lord Jagannath in Puri. Celebrated...

The Silence Between Two Hearts By Lokanath Mishra A reflective narrative for journal publication There are stories that roar into existence with declarations, dramatic gestures, and unmistakable conclusions. And then there are stories that unfold quietly—so quietly, in...