By – Lokanath Mishra ! Jaganathah swami nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me. “This is a mantra for Prabhu Jagannātha. Jagannātha means ‘Lord of the universe. ‘ ‘O Lord of the universe, kindly be visible unto me”. Shri Jagannath is a deity worshipped in Hindu traditions in India and abroad as part of a triad along with his […]
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By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS ( Rtd.) In London, during this year 2024,Pitru Paksha will commence on September 18 and conclude on October 2. As the month of September approaches, Hindu families across United Kingdom prepare for the annual observance of Mahalya Shradh or Pitru Paksha, Shraddha. For Hindus residing in London, this is
By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS ( retired) Uganda, a landlocked country in East Africa, is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich culture, and resilient people. Known as the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda boasts breathtaking landscapes, from the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to the vast savannas teeming with wildlife. The country’s diverse culture is reflected
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By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS ( retired)Ritual is a specific, observable mode of behavior exhibited by all known societies. It is thus possible to view ritual as a way of defining or describing humans.Relationship rituals are a simple, yet powerful way to nurture and grow your love.Created as intentional dedications, relationship rituals are habits
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In Prabhu Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri, Mahaprasad is cooked only in earthen pots and medium of food is fire wood only. The steam-cooked food is offered to Lord Jagannatha and his siblings first and then to Goddess Bimala after which it becomes Mahaprasad. This Mahaprasad is freely partaken by people of all castes and creeds
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Indian people particularly Hindus believe in disposing of a dead person’s body through cremation.Once the body has been moved from the home to cremation site/ smasan, first patha shraddha is to be conducted which is to be followed by the Mukhagni ceremony which is to be conducted at the cremation site/ smasan mainly by the
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When Nader invaded Delhi in 1739, the ensuing carnage cost tens of thousands of lives and the depletion of the treasury. Nader left the city accompanied by so much gold and so many gems that the looted treasure required 700 elephants, 4,000 camels and 12,000 horses to pull it (and you thought all that fanfare
The British Museum is a public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Its permanent collection of eight million works is the largest in the world. It documents the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present. The British Museum was the first public national
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Visited the Hampton Court Palace which is located in the bank of river Themes, A308, East Molesey KT8 9AU England during the summer ( July, 2024) King of United Kingdom,King Charles III has multiple official residences in the United Kingdom, including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh:Buckingham Palace is theofficial
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Odissi (Odia : ଓଡ଼ିଶୀ) dance is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the temple of Prabhu Shri Jagannath, Puri and other famous temples in Odisha. Odissi is believed to be one of the oldest surviving classical dance forms in the country, originating its roots dating back to the Prabhu Shri Jagannath temple
