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“From Loss to Love: Sima’s Journey to Creating an Old Age Home and Shiv Temple”

“From Loss to Love: Sima’s Journey to Creating an Old Age Home and Shiv Temple”: By Lokanath Mishra Madan, a 60-year-old businessman from Kolkata had always been drawn to the spiritual and natural beauty of the Himalayas. In May 2025, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath and Badrinath Yatra with his wife and son,

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Dinner Party Disaster : How Street Food Saved the Night

Dinner Party Disaster: How Street Food Saved the Night ⁠By Lokanath Mishra: Manisa, Anita, Ranju, and Mita had been batchmates and close friends for decades. Despite being in their early sixties, they all looked remarkably youthful and vibrant. Their friendship had stood the test of time, and they made it a point to meet every

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A Growing Desire by Young Women to Return Home

A Growing Desire by Young Women to Return Home By Lokanath Mishra Many Indians living abroad, particularly in the US, are increasingly considering returning to their homeland due to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection. The desire for a sense of belonging, cultural connection, and community is driving this trend, with some individuals weighing the

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Different Cultures in Different Countries

Different Cultures in Different Countries By Lokanath Mishra Sabita and Ankur, colleagues in a central government office, had developed a strong bond over time. Sabita, who was unmarried, had never been questioned by Ankur about her marital status. He never thought it was necessary to ask, respecting her privacy and focusing on their professional relationship.

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The Greatness of Hindu Dharma : A Story of Love, Education, and Prosperity

The Greatness of Hindu Dharma: A Story of Love, Education, and Prosperity By Lokanath Mishra In a world where divorce rates seem to be skyrocketing, Hindus in the United States have been found to have the lowest divorce rate, with only 5% of Hindus having been divorced. This remarkable statistic is just one of the

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The Grand Festival of Shree Gundicha Yatra

The Grand Festival of Shree Gundicha Yatra By Lokanath Mishra The Shree Gundicha Yatra is a significant festival in the town of Puri, Odisha, where millions of devotees gather to witness the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The festival begins with the Chhera Panhara ritual, where the Gajapati King sweeps

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A Heart-Wrenching Story of Love and Sacrifice

A Heart-Wrenching Story of Love and Sacrifice By Lokanath Mishra Renuka, a final-year law student from a conservative Telugu Brahmin family in Berhampur, was on the cusp of a life-changing decision. Her mother, adhering to traditional norms, was pressuring her to marry a junior clerk from their community. Despite her repeated refusals, citing her career

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Ghantakarna’s Worship in Odisha & Uttarkhanda

Ghantakarna’s Worship in Odisha & Uttarkhanda By Lokanath Mishra In the state of Odisha, Ghantakarna is revered and worshipped on the day of Raksha Panchami, a significant festival in the Hindu calendar. On this day, devotees offer prayers and worship Ghantakarna, seeking his blessings and protection. A Unique Tradition The worship of Ghantakarna in Odisha

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