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The Story of Valmiki – From Bandit to Poet ( written by Lokanath Mishra based upon Ramayana granths written by different authors ) A very long time ago, in ancient India, there lived a man named Ratnakara. He was not a good man. He used to stop travelers on the road, steal...

The Coconut : The divine Tree By Lokanath Mishra The coconut, celebrated as the divine tree, is among the most versatile gifts of nature. From nourishing food to sacred ritual, from oil to timber, from coir to thatching leaves, every part of this palm finds purpose. Its journey...

The Sasthi OSHA By Lokanath Mishra Sasthi OSHA, is a deeply significant ritual in Odisha, celebrated on the sixth day of the Sukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrab. This sacred observance is dedicated to Goddess Sasthi, a revered folk deity who is widely believed to be the...

Om, Swaha, and Namaskar By Lokanath Mishra In the eternal tradition of Sanatan Dharma, every sound and every gesture carries profound spiritual significance. The rituals of yajna, homa, and havan are not mere offerings of material substances into the fire, but symbolic acts...