A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( Part- 12-C) By Lokanath Mishra Govardhan Lila : The Story of Govardhan Puja In the lush forests of Vrindavan, life flowed in simple beauty. The air was sweet with the fragrance of wild jasmine, cows grazed on soft meadows, and the river Yamuna glistened like a silver […]
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The Sacred Tradition of Gosani Jatra in Puri (Part–3) By Lokanath Mishra Other Prominent Gosanis Alongside Kakudikhai, Barabati, Jahnikhai, Shunya, and Kantakadhi, several other Gosanis hold deep spiritual importance: Maa Panapriya Gosani (Baseli Sahi)• Sculpted originally by the one-eyed artisan Kanapuria, she is worshipped with great devotion.• The Goddess holds Mahishasura by the ear, while
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The Sacred Tradition of Gosani Jatra in Puri (Part–2) By Lokanath Mishra Sampati Tradition At Markandeswar Sahi, the ritual worship of Sampati, along with his Banara Sena (monkey army), is carried out in the Panda Jega. This tradition carries echoes of the Ramayana, where Sampati, the elder brother of Jatayu, aids Lord Rama in his
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The Sacred Tradition of Gosani Jatra in Puri (Part 1) By Lokanath Mishra A Unique Form of Durga Worship in the Land of Lord Jagannath : The sacred city Shreekhetra ( Puri) is revered across the world as the eternal abode of Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe. Yet alongside the radiant Vaishnava culture
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part-16) By Lokanath Mishra Krishna, Balarama, and the Guru Dakshina of Santipani In the sacred traditions of ancient India, education was not merely the acquisition of knowledge but a journey of discipline, service, and spiritual growth. At the heart of this system lay the concept of guru
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part-12 B-) By Lokanath Mishra The Tale of Krishna, Balarama, and the Village Girls at the Yamuna Kamsa, the cruel king of Mathura, was constantly haunted by fear of the prophecy that a child would be born to destroy him. His demon allies—Keshi, Chanura, Mustika—often gathered to
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Celebrating Lakshmi Puja and Gajalaxmi Puja Across Odisha By Lokanath Mishra Lakshmi Puja, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi—the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and purity—is one of Odisha’s most vibrant autumn festivals. While the Gajalaxmi Puja of Dhenkanal stands out for its grandeur and scale, the celebrations in other regions of Odisha also hold unique cultural, spiritual,
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Lakshmi Puja and the Grandeur of Gajalaxmi Puja in Dhenkanal By Lokanath Mishra Lakshmi Puja: A Festival of Wealth, Prosperity, and Light Lakshmi Puja is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion and joy across India. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the divine embodiment of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, the festival is observed
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Radha-Damodara Besha of Jagannath: A Cultural and Religious Study By Lokanath Mishra Introduction The ritual costumes (beshas) of Lord Jagannath in the Puri Shrimandir form a vital component of the temple’s liturgical and cultural practices. Among them, the Radha-Damodara Besha occupies a special place, observed annually during the autumnal months of Ashwina and Kartika. This
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Kumar Purnima – A Night of Moonlight and Dreams By Lokanath Mishra The autumn skies over Odisha were clear, painted in hues of gold and saffron as the sun began its slow descent. It was Ashwina Purnima, the full moon day of autumn, when the entire state blossomed with quiet anticipation. This was no ordinary
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