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Rabi was the kind of man most parents dream of for their daughters

The Lottery of Destiny

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“The Lottery of Destiny” by Lokanath Mishra is a heartfelt short story about Rabi and Tina—two educated young souls brought together through an arranged marriage. While Rabi is logical and accomplished, Tina’s innocence and faith in destiny shape their journey in unexpected ways. From career struggles and family dreams to an astrologer’s prophecy and life-changing opportunities, their relationship unfolds with warmth, hope, and love. Set against the backdrops of India and the United States, this story beautifully portrays how fate sometimes fulfills promises in ways beyond imagination. A touching tale of love, marriage, and the mysterious lottery of destiny.

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The Silent Betrayal

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The Silent Betrayal By Lokanath Mishra Giridhari and Ratnamani had been inseparable during their school days. In the classroom, in the playground, even while preparing for exams, they were each other’s support system. While Giridhari excelled in academics, Ratnamani had a natural talent for communication and kindness that drew people to her. But life, as

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ତର୍ପଣ ଓ ପିତୃ ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧ କିପରି କରାଯାଏ?

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ତର୍ପଣ ଓ ପିତୃ ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧ କିପରି କରାଯାଏ ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ୧. ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧର ପଦାବଳୀ (A) ପିତୃଜେତେବେଳେ ଜଣେ ମଣିଷର ମୃତ୍ୟୁ ହୁଏ, ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧକ୍ରିୟା ପରେ ତାଙ୍କର ସୂକ୍ଷ୍ମଦେହ ମୃତଦେହରୁ ବିଚ୍ଛିନ୍ନ ହୁଏ ଓ ପରଲୋକୀନ୍ଦ୍ର (ପିତୃଲୋକ) ଗମନ କରେ । ସେଥିଠାରୁ ସେ “ପିତୃ” ବୋଲି ପରିଚିତ ହୁଏ । (B) ପର୍ବଣମୃତ୍ୟୁ ପରେ ୧ ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ବରୁ କରାଯାଇଥିବା “ସାପିଣ୍ଡୀକରଣ ଶ୍ରାଦ୍ଧ” ପରେ, ମୃତାତ୍ମା ପିତୃଗଣଙ୍କ ସଙ୍ଗରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇଥାଏ ଓ “ପର୍ବଣ” ବୋଲି

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The Emporium

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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

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From Seafaring Tales to Sacred Rituals : The Cultural Evolution of Odisha’s Maritime Heritage

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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

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The Sacred Kalash : A Symbol of Abundance for Hindus in the USA

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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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