Hinduism in America: The Eternal Dharma Across the Ocean By Lokanath Mishra Hinduism, often called Sanātana Dharma—the eternal way of life—is more than a religion; it is a philosophy that contemplates the infinite, the cycle of existence, and the presence of divinity in all beings. Though its origins lie deep in the soil of India, […]
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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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Shani Amavasya 2025: A Sacred Day for American Hindus: By Lokanath Mishra: On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Hindu communities across the United States will come together to observe Shani Amavasya, a day that blends spirituality, tradition, and community devotion. In Katy, Texas, devotees will gather at the Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, and Sai Temple on Tina
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Bajrang Baan ( Part-2)॥ Doha ॥ Nishchay prem pratith te, binay kare sanman ।Tehi ke karaj sakal shubh, siddha karai Hanuman ॥॥ Chaupayee ॥ Jai Hanumant sant hitkari ।Suni lijai prabhu araj hamari ॥01॥ Jan ke kaaj vilambha na kijai ।Aatur dauri maha sukha deejai ॥02॥ Jaise kudi Sindhu wahi para ।Surasa badh paithi vistara
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Bajrang Baan: ( Part-1) By Lokanath Mishra: Bajrang Baan is a highly popular devotional song dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This famous song is often recited on occasions related to Lord Hanuman and shares a similar composition with the Hanuman Chalisa. The literal meaning of Bajrang Baan is “the arrow of Bajrang Bali” or Lord Hanuman.
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The Grandeur of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 in the USA: A Detailed Look at the Celebration of Wisdom and New Beginnings By Lokanath Mishra Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most revered and vibrant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is a time of immense spiritual significance and joyous celebration. In 2025, the Hindu diaspora in the United
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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
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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Kalash Worship in Odisha। : A Fusion of Tradition By Lokanath Mishra Kalash worship, or Purna Kumbha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana, in Odisha is a unique ritual that blends ancient Vedic and Puranic traditions with local customs. This ceremony is a key part of major pujas like Durga Puja, Ganesh Puja, Lakshmi Puja and other
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Jhulan Yatra Celebrations in America By Lokanath Mishra Hindu temples across the United States are vibrant with the spirit of Jhulan Yatra, a joyous festival honoring the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna. This cherished celebration, also known as the Swing Festival, is a time-honored tradition that brings devotees together in devotion and joy. Temples
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