Celebrating Kartik: Traditions and Memories of Odisha
The article reflects on the spiritual significance of the Kartik month in Odisha, a time when public festivities transition into a period of deep, inward devotion. Through nostalgi…
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Durga Prasad Dash
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A Time for Renewal
Navaratri coincides with major seasonal transitions, highlighting the profound connection between the rhythmic cycles of nature and the human psyche. The festival serves as an invi…
An Air Veteran Remembers
Reflecting on his twenty-year career in the Indian Air Force, the author describes how Air Force Day evokes profound nostalgia for the deep camaraderie and life-shaping experiences…
Many Facets of Lord Ganapati
Historically, Lord Ganesha served as a unifying force in India’s struggle for independence when Lokmanya Tilak transformed private worship into public celebrations to foster nation…
Why some Books Take Years to Finish
When asked why he has been reading a single book for five years, Durga Prasad Dash compares great literature to fine wine. He explains that certain books should be savored slowly o…
Bengaluru Spring’s Blue Eyed Boy
Through vivid imagery, the poem celebrates the Tabebuia tree's annual cycle of intense, overwhelming blooming that commands all attention. It portrays this period of spectacular gl…
When Nature Becomes Sacred
The article argues that traditional beliefs and spiritual reverence can be more effective at protecting biodiversity than modern legislation and scientific management alone. Using …
Spiritual Shades of the Rainy Season
While popular culture often associates the rainy season with romance, Sant Tulsidas uses the monsoon in the *Ramcharitmanas* to offer profound spiritual lessons. By using natural p…
Guest Post : Closely Guarded History and Beauty of Mahendra Giri
Mahendra Giri is a significant mountain in Odisha's Eastern Ghats, renowned for its mythological ties to Lord Parshurama and its geological connections to the ancient Gondwana land…