Lokaratn a ff Vol= III, 2010 An e -journal of Folklore Foundation , Odisha ,Bhubaneswar Lokaratna is the e-journal of the Folklore Foundation, Orissa, and Bhubaneswar. The purpose of the journal is to explore the rich cultural tradition of Odisha for a wider readership. Any scholar across the globe interested to contribute on any aspect of folklore is welcome. This volume represent the articles on performing arts, gender , culture and education , religious trends and sacred centres of Odisha. Lokaratna Vol III Folklore Foundation Managing Trustees Dr MK Mishra, Director Trustees Sri Sukant Mishra Sri Sapan K Prusty Sri Durga Prasanna Layak Lokaratna Vol- III 2010 An e - journal of Folklore Foundation, Odisha, Bhubaneswar 2 Editor in Chief: Dr Mahendra K Mishra Editorial Board Dr Chitrasen Pasayat, Sociologist, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (
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[email protected]) Lokaratna is the official journal of the Folklore Foundation, located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Lokaratna is a peer-reviewed academic journal in Oriya and English. The objectives of the journal are: To invite writers and scholars to contribute their valuable research papers on any aspect of Odishan Folklore either in English or in Oriya. They should be based on the theory and methodology of folklore research and on empirical studies with substantial field work. To publish seminal articles written by senior scholars on Odia Folklore, making them available from the original sources. To present lives of folklorists, outlining their substantial contribution to Folklore To publish book reviews, field work reports, descriptions of research projects and announcements for seminars and workshops.