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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🌕 କୁମାର ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣିମା 🌕 ଲୋକନାଥ ମିଶ୍ର ପ୍ରଭାତେ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଉଇଁଲେ,ତଉରା ମୂଳେ ନୂଆ ପୋଶାକେ,ଖଇ, କଦଳୀ, ଜହ୍ନି ଫୁଲେ,ଅଞ୍ଜୁଳି ଦେଇ ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନା କରେ- “ହେ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟଦେବ, ହେ ଜୀବନଧାରୀ,ମୋର ମନର କଥାକୁ ପୂରଣ କର” । ଦିନ ସାରା ହସର ଖେଳ,“ପୁଚି”, “ବୋହୁବୋହୁକା” ଅଙ୍ଗଣାରେ,କନ୍ୟାମାନଙ୍କ ସ୍ୱରରେ ମିଳେ,ମଲ୍ଲୀ ଜୁଈର ସୁଗନ୍ଧି ଝରେ । ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟାବେଳେ ଉଇଁଲା ଜହ୍ନ ,ଧଳା ଆଲୋକେ ରଜତ ସିହାଂସନ ।ହାତରେ ଧରି ଚକଟା,ଖଇ, କଦଳୀ, ଛେନାର ସୁଗନ୍ଧ । ଉଦାର ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଙ୍କୁ
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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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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🌿✨ The Divine Story of Radha and Krishna ✨🌿 By Lokanath Mishra The Fall of Pralambasura The sun was sinking gently over the pastures of Vrindavan, painting the skies in saffron and gold. The laughter of cowherd boys echoed through the groves as Krishna, his flute hanging lazily around his neck, gathered his companions for
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Shri Jagannath Temple and the Evolution of Religious Traditions in Odisha ( part-4) By Lokanath Mishra Mukti Mandap Pandit Sabha: The Supreme Religious Authority of Jagannath Temple, Puri The Jagannath Temple of Puri is not only one of the most sacred shrines of Hinduism but also a living center of Sanatana Dharma, Vedic learning, and
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Shri Jagannath Temple and the evolution of religious traditions in Odisha: ( part-3) By Lokanath Mishra Mukti Mandapa of Jagannath Temple: The Council of Salvation The Jagannath Temple of Puri, one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism, is not only a center of devotion but also of culture, tradition, and scholarship. Within its sacred precincts
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