Mahabharata in Prose – Part 36B(continued..) (A narrative from the Dvapara Yuga based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata, translated and expanded into English prose by Lokanath Mishra) A gentle and pure smile shone upon the face of the three-eyed Lord, Shiva (Trilochana). With a calm and affectionate voice he called out to the fallen warrior: […]
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My Visit to Maa Chhinnamastika Temple By Lokanath MishraDate: 14 March 2026 On 14 March 2026, I visited the holy temple of Maa Chhinnamastika Temple, Rajrappa in the state of Jharkhand, India. This temple is located at a very special place where two rivers, the Damodar River and the Bhairavi River, meet each other. A
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The Sun God By Lokanath Mishra Before discussing the spiritual significance of the Sun God, it is meaningful to remember a remarkable temple dedicated to him near Ranchi in Jharkhand. The temple stands as a modern expression of India’s ancient tradition of Surya worship and reflects the continuity of this sacred heritage. The Surya Temple,
Mahabharata in Prose (Part–36A) A story of the Dvapara Yuga in prose based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata By Lokanath Mishra Soon after entering Hastinapura, Yudhishthira took Draupadi to Gandhari’s chamber. Draupadi knelt down and touched Gandhari’s feet in reverence. Yudhishthira said,“Mother, Draupadi is bowing to you. Will you not look upon the face of
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Mahabharata in Prose (Part–36) A Story of the Dvapara Yuga (Based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata)By Lokanath Mishra Arjuna’s Exile Sahadeva fixed his gaze on his palm and said, “For ages, the sages and rishis have been performing sacred fire sacrifices and offering oblations of ghee to the gods. By consuming this ghee continuously, the
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Maa Chhinnamasta Temple, Rajrappa – History, Culture and Spiritual Significance By Lokanath Mishra On 14 March 2026 (Saturday), I may travel with my family from Jamshedpur to the sacred Chhinnamasta Temple. With the blessings of Maa Chhinnamasta, I will be visiting one of the most mysterious and spiritually powerful Shakti shrines of eastern India. The
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 35 (A Story of the Dvapara Yuga) By Lokanath Mishra(Based on the Sarala Mahabharata) Krishna said, “O King, enough has been done. Now invite the Pandavas with respect and give them half of the kingdom. That will bring welfare to everyone.” Dhritarashtra requested Krishna and Balarama to remain in Hastinapura
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Mahabharata, (A Story of the Dvapara Yuga in Prose – Part 34G, based on the Odia Sarala Mahabharata) By Lokanath Mishra The Marriage of Panchali After Indra was defeated, Shachi sat on the bank of the celestial river Akash Ganga and wept bitterly. At that time Shiva and Parvati were passing along that path. The
Mahabharata (A Prose Narrative of the Dvapara Yuga)Part 34-F (Continued) By Lokanath Mishra Panchali’s Marriage Scene 1: Dawn at the Potter’s Hut By then, the night had passed.The potter rose and said to Kunti,“Wake the sons.” The five Pandavas rose from their beds.The maidservants attended to Draupadi—bathing her, adorning her, and preparing her with care.
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🔱⭕ Phagu Dashami By Lokanath Mishra From the tenth lunar day (Dashami) of the bright fortnight of the month of Phalguna begins the service and worship of Phagu or the Abhir deity. This festival is observed as a prelude to the festival of Holi. Dashami is especially dedicated to the Dashavatara (the ten incarnations of
