Samba Dashami: A Sacred Ode to Motherhood, Faith, and the Sun God By Lokanath Mishra Samba Dashami is a deeply revered and culturally rich festival unique to the state of Odisha. Observed on the tenth day (Dashami) of the Sukla Paksha in the auspicious month of Pausha, this sacred day beautifully weaves together devotion, motherhood, […]
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part-26) By Lokanath Mishra Bhishma, the grandsire (Pitamah) of the Hastinapura dynasty, was the most illustrious progenitor of that royal lineage. Therefore, it is appropriate to briefly recount the events of his life beginning from his birth up to the present narrative. The Lineage of the Kuru
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose: (Part- 25-C) By Lokanath Mishra: Unable to bear the insult to her husband at the sacrificial ritual of her father Daksha Prajapati, Sati leapt into the sacrificial fire. Enraged beyond measure, Shiva severed Daksha’s head. Daksha’s head fell into the sacrificial pit and was reduced to ashes. Later,
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-25 B) By Lokanath Mishra The Divine Evening at Dwaraka and the Sacred Bond of Krishna and Rukmini In the royal palace of Dwaraka, atop a magnificent and exquisitely adorned mansion, Śrī Krishna sat upon a jeweled throne. Evening was slowly giving way to night. The bearer of
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part 25-A) By Lokanath Mishra Balarama saw Shri Krishna depart after mounting his chariot.“Without informing anyone, in such haste and agitation, where has Kanhā gone?” Sankarshana asked again and again.Upon inquiry it was learned that a short while earlier, the royal priest of Vidarbha had met Krishna.
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A Sacred Journey to Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, Jamukana (Nayagarh) By Lokanath MishraA Mini-Pilgrimage of Faith, Nature, and Inner Awakening: On 21 December 2025, our family was blessed with the opportunity to visit the Maa Vaishno Devi Temple at Jamukana, Nayagarh—a serene and powerful spiritual destination that beautifully blends devotion, community faith, and natural beauty.
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A Sacred Journey to the Shri Ram Temple, Fategarh, Nayagarh By Lokanath Mishra(An account of my visit on 21.12.25) On 21st December 2025, I had the divine opportunity to visit the Shri Ram Temple at Fategarh near Nayagarh, one of the most spiritually significant temples of Odisha, often revered as the “Ayodhya of Odisha.” Our
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A Necessary Sacrifice in Extraordinary Times By Lokanath Mishra The COVID-19 pandemic confronted India with an unprecedented crisis—one that tested not only the strength of its healthcare system but also the resilience of its economy and the collective conscience of its people. In those extraordinary circumstances, the decision to freeze and forego payment of 18
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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: A Simple Explanation By Lokanath Mishra The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is a sacred and divine scripture of India. It is called a “Gita” (song) because it is a sweet and meaningful message spoken directly by Lord Krishna for the welfare of all humanity. The Gita was delivered on the holy battlefield of
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose (Part-25) By Lokanath Mishra The princess of Vidarbha, Rukmini, had now blossomed into a young woman in the fullness of youth. One day she was strolling in the pleasure garden, surrounded by her companions. Amid laughter and playful banter, one friend said, “For a Lakshmi-incarnate like our princess—perfect
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