The Sacred Temple of Prabhu Shri Jagannath By Lokanath Mishra The main temple of Shri Jagannath , located in Puri in the state of Odisha, is one of the most revered and iconic Hindu temples in the world. The temple is dedicated to Prabhu Shri Jagannath, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu, and is […]
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A Heartbreaking Story of School Life By Lokanath Mishra I’ll share a story about my classmate, Muna, a friendly and determined boy who faced incredible hardships in his life. Despite being born with physical challenges and losing his father at birth, Muna remained hopeful and determined to overcome his difficulties. His mother struggled with heart
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The Wrongful Conviction of Jadunath By Lokanath Mishra Jadunath, a 35-year-old accountant at a reputable bank, lived with his wife, Sarah, and her 4-year-old step-daughter, Emily, in a quiet neighborhood in Hyderabad. Sarah, a 26-year-old divorcee, had married Jadunath after meeting online. They had a happy marriage, and Jadunath loved Emily like his own. In
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The Great Kohinoor Caper By Lokanath Mishra In the sweltering heat of Odisha, a village high school was about to become the unlikely stage for a hilarious mix-up involving one of the world’s most infamous diamonds – the Kohinoor. The Inspector’s Visit : A school inspector dropped by in 1997 to test the students’ knowledge
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Kohinoor Diamond By Lokanath Mishra Nadir Shah’s 1739 invasion of India led to the removal of two iconic treasures: the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne, adorned with precious jewels, which were originally crafted for Shah Jahan. The Koh-i-Noor, prominently displayed on one of the peacocks of the throne, was among the spoils taken by
From Bondage to Bliss By Lokanath Mishra Hema’s life was a canvas of promise and possibility. She had just completed her master’s degree, and her future shone bright with opportunities. Her academic excellence and stunning beauty made her a sought-after candidate for prestigious positions. She had her sights set on becoming a lecturer or cracking
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Prabhu Shri Ramachandra:(This snippet from the Ramayana is a gift to friends from Sri Lanka, who might appreciate the story’s significance.) By Lokanath Mishra In the ancient city of Ayodhya, King Dasharath, a just and wise ruler, lived with his three queens: Kaushalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi. Despite their noble lineage, the royal family was childless,
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“From Darkness to Light: A Family’s Story of Resilience and Devotion to Shri Jagannath” By Lokanath Mishra: Bandita, a radiant young woman with a heart full of devotion, had always been driven by a deep sense of purpose. As the daughter of a priest at the revered Shri Jagannath temple, she had grown up surrounded
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Rima and Sanjukta By Lokanath Mishra Rima, a dedicated high school teacher, had been working at a private school for two years, where teachers were grossly underpaid. It was during this time that Sanjukta, a 22-year-old junior teacher, joined their staff. Sanjukta was a ray of sunshine, always fun to be around, but there was
Shila & Her Parrots By Lokanath Mishra: After marrying Rajesh, an Inspector in the GST department, Shila relocated to Varanasi and began working as a lawyer in the local court. One day, while exploring the city, she stumbled upon a pet shop. Her eyes landed on a vibrant parrot perched in a cage, which squawked,
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