A Life-Changing Moment of Kindness (Part-1) By Lokanath Mishra: Nalini, a shy, thin, and poor 24-year-old tribal girl, lived in Rourkela with her widow mother, who worked as a housekeeper in a nearby bungalow. Nalini was always polite and kind to everyone, but her unmarried status and societal rejection had made her question her values. […]
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The Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath A Celebration of Devotion and Unity Jai Prabhu Shri Jagannath Today, June 27, 2025, marks the beginning of a sacred journey for Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, as they embark on their annual sojourn to their birthplace, the Gundicha Temple. This nine-day festival,
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The Tragic Story of Sadhna Bhosale: A Cautionary Tale By Lokanath Mishra In a small town in Sangli district, Maharashtra, a brilliant student named Sadhna Bhosale lived with her family. She was a shining star in her school, scoring 92% in Class 10th, and her teachers praised her for her academic excellence. Sadhna’s dream was
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Declaration of Emergency in 1975 : A Dark Chapter in Indian History By Lokanath Mishra The declaration of emergency in 1975 marked a significant turning point in Indian history, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi suspended democratic freedoms and imposed authoritarian rule. This period, which lasted 21 months until March 1977, saw widespread human rights abuses,
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Life in Shasan Village : A Brahmin’s Story By Lokanath Mishra In a famous Shasan village of Puri district, Lilabati, a young Brahmin girl, shares her experiences of growing up in a community deeply rooted in tradition and heritage. From a tender age, Lilabati was taught the significance of adhering to certain rules and traditions
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The Sacred Tradition of Shraddha By Lokanath Mishra In an Odia family, the Shraddha ceremony is a revered tradition that has been passed down through generations. This ancient ritual is a way to pay tribute to ancestors and seek their blessings. Let’s explore the story of an Odia family and their experience with the Shraddha
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A Life-Changing Encounter By Lokanath Mishra Lily, a final-year student in Bhubaneswar, had an experience that taught her valuable lessons about life. One Saturday evening , she and her friends visited a bustling food court in Sahidnagar. As she was enjoying a Rawa cheese dosa with extra masala and chutney, a man accidentally pushed her
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Alarnath Temple By Lokanath Mishra I visited the Alarnath Temple on Friday, 20.06.2025. The Alarnath Temple in Brahmagiri , has a rich history dating back to the Satya Yuga when Lord Brahma worshiped Lord Vishnu on top of a hill. According to legend, Lord Vishnu appeared and instructed Brahma to carve a four-armed deity form
The Spiritual Significance of Rath Yatra By Lokanath Mishra As the sacred day of Rath Yatra approaches, the air is filled with the chant of ‘Jai Jagannath’. This grand festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, is a celebration of unity, faith, and spiritual merit.
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Marriage is Being Fixed in Heaven By Lokanath Mishra In the world of arranged marriages, families often invest their hopes and dreams in finding the perfect match for their loved ones. But sometimes, fate has other plans. This is the true story of Parvin, a young man who experienced three canceled marriages within a span
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