A Family Adventure in San Francisco – September 5, 2025 By Lokanath Mishra On September 5, 2025, I, along with my wife, my son, and my nephew Kuni, set out to explore the most popular attractions of San Francisco. For years, we had seen images of the great orange bridge, the rattling cable cars, and […]
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Pitru Paksha 2025: Hindu Americans to Begin Observance on September 7 By Lokanath Mishra Hindu communities across the United States are preparing to mark Pitru Paksha 2025, a sacred 16-day ritual period dedicated to honoring ancestors and forefathers. This year, Pitru Paksha will begin on Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Bhadrapada Purnima) and conclude on Sunday,
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A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose ( part-7) By Lokanath Mishra: The Birth-Naming of Krishna and Radha : Divine Mysteries in Gopa-Nagara The Fear in Gopa-Nagara A sense of deep fear and unrest had fallen upon the cowherd settlement of Gopa-Nagara. None knew at what moment or from which direction the formidable army of
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Dakshinkali Temple: The Sacred Abode of Mother Kali in Nepal By Lokanath Mishra Introduction Perched in the southern valley of Kathmandu, near the historic town of Pharping, lies one of Nepal’s most renowned and fearsome temples—the Dakshinkali Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the ferocious yet protective mother, this shrine holds the same reverence as Pashupatinath
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Loknath Univers Heven: The Sacred Abode of Goddess Chandeshwari and Kali Mata in Tokha, Kathmandu: By Lokanath Mishra Nestled in the serene natural surroundings of Tokha Municipality in the Kathmandu district lies one of the most revered spiritual and cultural landmarks of the region—the Chandeshwari Temple. Situated at the foothills of the verdant Shivpuri hill
The Ritual of Aarti in Hindu Worship: Tradition, Symbolism, and Practice By Lokanath Mishra Abstract : Aarti is one of the most enduring and luminous rituals in Hindu worship, symbolizing the offering of light and love to the Divine. Through the circling of sacred flame before the deity, often accompanied by hymns and communal devotion,
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Lord Shri Jaganath and Odiya people residing in Houston ( USA🇺🇸) By Lokanath Mishra Celebration of different rituals relating to lord Shri Jaganath and celebrations of different odiya cultural, religious and social functions in Houston (America 🇺🇸 ) not only marks special occasions for the Odia diaspora living far away from native lands, but also
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Maha Prasad versus Prasad By Lokanath Mishra In the enchanting city of Puri, lies a revered sanctuary that has mesmerized the Odia civilization for countless generations—the illustrious Lord Shri Jagannath Temple. Within its hallowed precincts, an extraordinary tale unfolds—the sacred journey of a humble Mahaprasad, which unveils the splendid tapestry of cultural traditions and deep-rooted
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A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose(Part-6) By Lokanath Mishra The night was still heavy with silence. In the darkened corridors of Mathurā’s palace, two guards hurried breathlessly, carrying the news no one dared to bring. They stumbled into the inner chambers, their voices trembling: “The child is born!” Kaṁsa, king of Mathurā, sprang up
A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Prose( part-5) By Lokanath Mishra Kansa’s mind was deeply disturbed. This was the long-feared eighth pregnancy. Could it truly be that in this womb his destroyer was about to take birth? Waiting had become unbearable. He could not focus on his royal duties, nor could he eat with ease
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