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} .header-content { padding: .75rem 1rem; } }
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Shri Shri Baba Lokenath Brahmachari
Kasba Temple, Kolkata
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Peaceful nature background
Shri Shri Lokenath Brahmachari
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“রণে বনে জলে জঙ্গলে যখনই বিপদে পরিবে, আমাকে স্মরণ করিও, আমিই রক্ষা করিব “।পরমপুরুষ বাবা লোকনাথ ব্রহ্মচারী

“Whenever you are in danger, whether in war, forest, ocean or jungle, remember Me.  I shall save you.” -Shri Shri Lokenath Brahmachari

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Baba Lokenath

The Eternal Legacy of Baba Lokenath

How His teachings continue to guide seekers through generations.

Baba Lokenath’s message of love, faith, and selfless service continues to illuminate lives across the world. His promise to respond to the prayers of those who call upon Him with devotion transcends religion, region, and time. The Mission preserves His words and brings His grace to the lives of countless devotees.

Every temple, every humble altar, becomes a space of divine reassurance — where faith finds its home, and suffering transforms into strength. Baba’s life reminds humanity that divinity can be lived, that compassion and wisdom are two wings of the same spirit.

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The Eternal Legacy of Baba Lokenath

How His teachings continue to guide seekers through generations.

Baba Lokenath’s message of love, faith, and selfless service continues to illuminate lives across the world. His promise to respond to the prayers of those who call upon Him with devotion transcends religion, region, and time. The Mission preserves His words and brings His grace to the lives of countless devotees.

Every temple, every humble altar, becomes a space of divine reassurance — where faith finds its home, and suffering transforms into strength. Baba’s life reminds humanity that divinity can be lived, that compassion and wisdom are two wings of the same spirit.

Baba Lokenath
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Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari

Bodhi is the spiritual name given to Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari by his ascended Master, Thakur Sri Sri Bhajan Brahmachari. In May 1985 he founded the Lokenath Divine Life Mission near Almora in the Himalayas — a mission dedicated to serving humanity with compassion and practical spiritual teachings.

Portrait of Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa
Founder • Lokenath Divine Life Mission
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Portrait of Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa
Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa portrait

BodhiShuddhaanandaa Brahmachari

Bodhi is the spiritual name given to Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari by his ascended Master, Thakur Sri Sri Bhajan Brahmachari. In May 1985 he founded the Lokenath Divine Life Mission near Almora in the Himalayas — a mission dedicated to serving humanity with compassion and practical spiritual teachings.

Founder • Lokenath Divine Life Mission • Himalayan Ashram
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/* Scoped styles */ #ldlm-section { font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; color: #0b1320; padding: 60px 20px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #fbfbfe); box-sizing: border-box; width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; /* Prevents scrollbar if content accidentally touches edge */ } #ldlm-section * { box-sizing: border-box; }/* Layout Wrapper */ #ldlm-section .wrap { max-width: 1200px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; /* minmax(0, 1fr) is critical to prevent the slider from blowing out the width */ grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; align-items: start; }/* Header */ .ldlm-header { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 800px; justify-self: center; width: 100%; /* Ensures text wraps within bounds */ } .ldlm-kicker { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-2); background: rgba(124,92,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(124,92,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 12px; } .ldlm-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-weight: 800; color: #071128; } .ldlm-sub { margin: 0; color: #506073; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.6; }/* Cards & Visuals */ .ldlm-card { background: white; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }/* Left Column: Image */ .ldlm-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; min-width: 0; /* SAFETY: Allows flex item to shrink below content size */ } .visual-frame { border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; position: relative; } .visual-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }/* Right Column: Content */ .ldlm-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; min-width: 0; /* SAFETY: Prevents slider from expanding grid width */ }/* Slider */ .slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 180px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; width: 100%; /* Ensures it fits in parent */ } .slides { display: flex; transition: transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); width: 100%; } .slide { min-width: 100%; width: 100%; padding-right: 20px; opacity: 0.4; transition: opacity 500ms; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; /* Includes padding in width calculation */ } .slide.active-slide { opacity: 1; } .slide h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent-2); } .slide p { margin: 0; color: #4a5568; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.6; }.slider-controls { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; } .dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e2e8f0; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease; } .dot.active { background: var(--accent); transform: scale(1.2); }/* FAQ Accordion */ .faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; width: 100%; } .faq-item { background: white; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: box-shadow 0.2s; } .faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); } .faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 16px; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; } .faq-q h4 { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #2d3748; flex: 1; /* Allows text to take space but shrink if needed */ padding-right: 12px; } .faq-chevron { width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(124,92,255,0.08); color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; } .faq-a { padding: 0 16px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: all 0.3s ease-out; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.95rem; } /* Open State */ .faq-item.open .faq-a { padding-bottom: 16px; max-height: 300px; opacity: 1; } .faq-item.open .faq-chevron { background: var(--accent-2); color: white; }/* Buttons */ .faq-cta { margin-top: 10px; display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; } .btn { padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: transform 0.1s; text-align: center; } .btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); } .btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7aa2, #ff5c8d); color: white; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 92, 141, 0.25); } .btn-outline { border: 2px solid #e2e8f0; background: transparent; color: #4a5568; } .btn-outline:hover { border-color: #cbd5e0; background: #f8fafc; }/* --------------------------------------------------------- MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (Max-width 900px) --------------------------------------------------------- */ @media (max-width: 900px) { #ldlm-section { padding: 40px 16px; } #ldlm-section .wrap { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); /* Single column, min-width 0 prevents blowout */ gap: 32px; }.ldlm-header { text-align: left; justify-self: start; margin-bottom: 10px; } .ldlm-kicker { margin-bottom: 8px; } /* Visual Adjustment */ .visual-frame { aspect-ratio: 16/9; /* Wider on mobile, less vertical space */ max-height: 300px; } /* Slider Adjustment */ .slider { min-height: auto; padding-bottom: 10px; } .slider-controls { justify-content: flex-start; } /* Buttons full width on mobile */ .faq-cta { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 10px; } .btn { width: 100%; padding: 14px; } }
LDLM — Learn. Do. Lead. Manifest.

What is LDLM and why it matters

A short initiative rooted in practical teaching, compassionate service, and visionary leadership — guiding communities to transform thought into action.

What is it about?

LDLM turns teachings into daily practice: mindful rituals, community learning circles, and action-focused workshops.

Who started it?

Devotees and community leaders inspired by Baba Lokenath’s compassionate outreach formalized their work to scale it responsibly.

Vision & Impact

To seed local leadership, foster mutual aid, and create a ripple of compassionate service that uplifts marginalised communities.

(function(){ /* --- Slider Logic --- */ const slidesContainer = document.getElementById('ldlm-slides'); const slides = Array.from(slidesContainer.children); const dotsContainer = document.getElementById('ldlm-dots'); let currentIndex = 0; let slideInterval;// Create Dots slides.forEach((_, index) => { const dot = document.createElement('div'); dot.className = index === 0 ? 'dot active' : 'dot'; dot.addEventListener('click', () => goToSlide(index)); dotsContainer.appendChild(dot); });function goToSlide(index) { currentIndex = index; slidesContainer.style.transform = `translateX(-${currentIndex * 100}%)`; // Update dots Array.from(dotsContainer.children).forEach((dot, i) => { dot.classList.toggle('active', i === currentIndex); });// Update fade effect for accessibility focus slides.forEach((slide, i) => { slide.classList.toggle('active-slide', i === currentIndex); });resetTimer(); }function nextSlide() { currentIndex = (currentIndex + 1) % slides.length; goToSlide(currentIndex); }function resetTimer() { clearInterval(slideInterval); slideInterval = setInterval(nextSlide, 5000); }// Start slider if(slides.length > 0) resetTimer();/* --- Accordion Logic --- */ const accItems = document.querySelectorAll('#ldlm-section .faq-item'); accItems.forEach(item => { const trigger = item.querySelector('.faq-q'); const chevron = item.querySelector('.faq-chevron');const toggle = () => { const isOpen = item.classList.contains('open'); // Close others (optional - remove this block if you want multiple open) accItems.forEach(i => { i.classList.remove('open'); i.querySelector('.faq-q').setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false'); i.querySelector('.faq-chevron').textContent = '+'; });if (!isOpen) { item.classList.add('open'); trigger.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true'); chevron.textContent = '−'; // Minus sign } };trigger.addEventListener('click', toggle); trigger.addEventListener('keydown', (e) => { if (e.key === 'Enter' || e.key === ' ') { e.preventDefault(); toggle(); } }); });/* --- Join Button Scroll --- */ const joinBtn = document.getElementById('ldlm-join'); if(joinBtn) { joinBtn.addEventListener('click', () => { // Replace '#contact' with your actual section ID const target = document.querySelector('#contact') || document.body; target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); }); } })();
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Maa is coming! Join us for the worship of Baba Lokenath and Jagatjanani Maa Durga, with bhajans, kirtans, pravachans and the sacred recitation of Shri Shri Chandi. Special aarati is offered every evening.

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Publications

Books by Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari

Writings that weave inner practice, everyday life, and devotion to the Masters.
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(function() { const tracks = [ // Important Featured Tracks { title: "108 Names of Baba Lokenath", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/baba-108-names-of-baba-lokenath", featured: true }, { title: "Om Sri Lokenathaya Namah", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/01-om-sri-lokenathaya-namah", featured: true }, { title: "OM Chant", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/8-01-baba-om-cd", featured: true }, { title: "55-second Meditation", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/55-mins-meditation-sound-clip", featured: true }, { title: "Guided Meditation", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/guided-meditation-by-shuddhaanandaa", featured: true }, { title: "HARISARANAM", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/harisaranam?si=8eb1ab9f56aa4539aaac19a17bcff564&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing", featured: true }, // Standard Playlist { title: "TIL Meditation 1", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-1" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 3", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-3" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 4", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-4" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 5", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-5" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 6", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-6" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 8", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-8" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 9", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-9" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 10", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-10" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 11", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-11" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 12", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-12" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 13", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-13" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 14", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-14" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 15", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-15" }, { title: "TIL Meditation 16", url: "https://soundcloud.com/shuddhaanandaa/til-meditation-16" } ];const listContainer = document.getElementById('soundCloudHymns-trackList'); const playerSlot = document.getElementById('soundCloudHymns-playerSlot'); const activeTitle = document.getElementById('soundCloudHymns-activeTitle'); const countLabel = document.getElementById('soundCloudHymns-trackCount');function playTrack(track, element, autoPlay = true) { if (!element) return; document.querySelectorAll('.soundCloudHymns-track-item').forEach(el => { el.classList.remove('soundCloudHymns-active'); }); element.classList.add('soundCloudHymns-active'); activeTitle.innerHTML = `Now Playing: ${track.title}`;// Base SoundCloud widget URL with necessary parameters const baseUrl = "https://w.soundcloud.com/player/"; const params = new URLSearchParams({ url: track.url, color: "#ff5500", auto_play: autoPlay, hide_related: "true", show_comments: "false", show_user: "true", show_reposts: "false", show_teaser: "false" });const fullUrl = `${baseUrl}?${params.toString()}`; // Re-creating iframe to ensure clean state and autoplay permissions playerSlot.innerHTML = ``; }function initWidget() { if (!listContainer) return; countLabel.innerText = `${tracks.length} tracks`; listContainer.innerHTML = ''; tracks.forEach((track) => { const item = document.createElement('div'); item.className = 'soundCloudHymns-track-item'; if (track.featured) item.classList.add('featured-track'); item.innerHTML = `
${track.featured ? '' : '' }
${track.title} Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa
`; item.addEventListener('click', () => playTrack(track, item)); listContainer.appendChild(item); });if (tracks.length > 0) { // Load the first track without autoplay on initial load playTrack(tracks[0], listContainer.firstElementChild, false); } }if (document.readyState === 'loading') { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', initWidget); } else { initWidget(); } })();
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.mission-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}}#mission-books-widget .card{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(11,12,20,0.04)} #mission-books-widget .card img{border-radius:12px}/* Books slider styles (scoped) */ #mission-books-widget .books-section{background:#0f1724;color:#fff} #mission-books-widget .books-inner{max-width:1300px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px}/* Desktop slider wrapper */ #mission-books-widget .books-slider-wrapper{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;min-height:420px} #mission-books-widget .books-viewport{width:100%;overflow:hidden;display:flex;padding:10px 0 30px 0} #mission-books-widget .books-track{display:flex;align-items:stretch;min-width:max-content;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.36,1);will-change:transform}/* Slide base */ #mission-books-widget .books-slide{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 10px;flex:0 0 100%;max-width:50%} #mission-books-widget .book-card{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(12,15,20,0.1);display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;color:#071022} #mission-books-widget .book-card .cover{height:340px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden} #mission-books-widget .book-card img{width:100% !important;height:100% !important;object-fit:cover !important;border-radius:6px;border:6px solid #fff;display:block} #mission-books-widget .book-meta{padding:16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;text-align:center} #mission-books-widget .buy-btn{display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;background:#e87830;color:#071022;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;width:100%;text-align:center;margin-top:auto}/* Controls */ #mission-books-widget .slider-control{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:999px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:none;cursor:pointer;z-index:30} #mission-books-widget #books-prev{left:0;background:#e87830;color:#071022;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(232,120,48,0.4)} #mission-books-widget #books-next{right:0;background:#e87830;color:#071022;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(232,120,48,0.4)} #mission-books-widget .slider-control:disabled{opacity:0.5;cursor:not-allowed;background:#ccc;box-shadow:none} @media(min-width:601px){#mission-books-widget .slider-control{width:54px;height:54px}#mission-books-widget #books-prev{left:-20px}#mission-books-widget #books-next{right:-20px}}/* Responsive slide widths for multi-column */ @media(min-width:600px){#mission-books-widget .books-slide{flex:0 0 220px;max-width:220px;padding:6px}#mission-books-widget .book-card .cover{height:280px}#mission-books-widget .books-track{gap:16px}#mission-books-widget .books-slider-wrapper{min-height:400px}} @media(min-width:1101px){#mission-books-widget .books-slide{flex:0 0 260px;max-width:260px}#mission-books-widget .book-card .cover{height:360px}}/* Mobile-only scroll-snap slider */ #mission-books-widget .mobile-only-slider{display:none;padding:12px 0 28px 0} #mission-books-widget .mo-viewport{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;display:flex;gap:12px;padding:8px} #mission-books-widget .mo-slide{scroll-snap-align:center;flex:0 0 85%;max-width:85%;box-sizing:border-box;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(12,15,20,0.08)} #mission-books-widget .mo-slide .cover{height:320px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center} #mission-books-widget .mo-meta{padding:14px;text-align:center} @media(max-width:900px){#mission-books-widget .mobile-only-slider{display:block}}/* Fade-in animation */ #mission-books-widget .fade-in{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease} #mission-books-widget .fade-in.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}/* Accessibility focus outlines */ #mission-books-widget a:focus, #mission-books-widget button:focus{outline:3px solid rgba(232,120,48,0.25);outline-offset:3px} /* Hide desktop slider on mobile */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .desktop-slider { display: none !important; } }

Service

Lokenath Divine Life Mission (LDLM)

In 1985, Bodhi founded Lokenath Divine Life Mission as a living expression of Baba’s compassion. Over the years, LDLM has focused on education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment—bringing practical service and spiritual guidance to communities in need.

(function(){ const root = document.getElementById('mission-books-widget'); if(!root) return;function q(sel){ return root.querySelector(sel) } function qs(sel){ return Array.from(root.querySelectorAll(sel)) }// Fade-in observer (unchanged) const io = new IntersectionObserver((entries)=>{ entries.forEach(en=>{ if(en.isIntersecting){ en.target.classList.add('is-visible'); io.unobserve(en.target); } }); }, {threshold:0.12}); qs('.fade-in').forEach(el=>io.observe(el));/* ============================ Desktop Slider Logic ============================ */ const sliderRoot = q('#books-slider'); if(!sliderRoot) return;const viewport = q('.books-viewport'); const track = q('.books-track'); const slides = qs('.books-slide'); const prevBtn = q('#books-prev'); const nextBtn = q('#books-next');if(!viewport || !track || !slides.length) return;let index = 0;function slidesToShow(){ const w = window.innerWidth; if(w >= 1101) return 4; if(w >= 761) return 3; if(w >= 600) return 2; return 1; }function slideWidth(){ const w = window.innerWidth; if(w >= 1101) return 260; if(w >= 761) return 220; if(w >= 600) return 220; return viewport.clientWidth; }function getGap(){ return window.innerWidth = 600){ const viewportWidth = viewport.clientWidth; const visible = slidesToShow(); const visibleWidth = visible * w + ((visible > 1 ? (visible - 1) * gap : 0)); const centerOffset = Math.max(0, (viewportWidth - visibleWidth) / 2); translateX += centerOffset; }track.style.transform = `translateX(${translateX}px)`; }function updateControls(){ const maxIndex = maxIndexDesktop(); if(prevBtn) prevBtn.disabled = index = maxIndex; }function goTo(i){ const maxIndex = maxIndexDesktop(); index = Math.max(0, Math.min(i, maxIndex)); updatePosition(); updateControls(); }if(prevBtn) prevBtn.addEventListener('click', ()=>goTo(index - 1)); if(nextBtn) nextBtn.addEventListener('click', ()=>goTo(index + 1));window.addEventListener('resize', ()=>goTo(0)); window.addEventListener('load', ()=>{ updatePosition(); updateControls(); startAutoplay(); });/* ============================ Autoplay (fixed) ============================ */ let autoplayTimer = null; const autoplayMs = 4200; const autoplay = false; // unchangedfunction startAutoplay(){ if(!autoplay || autoplayTimer) return; const maxIdx = maxIndexDesktop(); if(maxIdx { if(index { goTo(0); startAutoplay(); }, 2000); } }, autoplayMs); }function stopAutoplay(){ if(autoplayTimer) clearInterval(autoplayTimer); autoplayTimer = null; }sliderRoot.addEventListener('mouseenter', stopAutoplay); sliderRoot.addEventListener('mouseleave', startAutoplay); sliderRoot.addEventListener('touchstart', stopAutoplay);})();(function(){const PUJA_OFFER_MODE="off";const section=document.getElementById("lma-puja-offer");if(section&&PUJA_OFFER_MODE==="on")section.hidden=false;})();#lma-puja-offer[hidden] { display: none !important; }
<!-- LDLM Events Widget — Elementor HTML Block [Enhanced] Paste into Elementor › HTML widget. Monthly: edit SPECIAL array in . Yearly: update PURNIMA_DATES / AMAVASYA_DATES. -->
/* ── Root ── */ #lw{ --gold:#c9a961; --gold-lt:#e8d4b8; --gold-pale:#f5ede3; --maroon:#4a1117; --maroon-light:#6b2d38; --bg:#faf8f6; --card:#ffffff; --ink:#1a0f0c; --dim:#6b5a52; --rule:rgba(201,169,97,.12); --accent:#8b5a3c; font-family:"Crimson Text",Georgia,serif; background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink); width:100%; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(201,169,97,.25); border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(74,17,23,.06); margin:0 auto; } #lw *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;} #lw a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;} #lw button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;}/* ── Header ── */ .hdr{ text-align:center; padding:120px 40px 100px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule); background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,97,.04) 0%, transparent 100%); } .hdr-kicker{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.35em; text-transform:uppercase;color:#0a6e32; display:block;margin-bottom:32px;font-weight:600; } .hdr-title{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:clamp(42px,7vw,72px);font-weight:700; color:#2a0810;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:36px;letter-spacing:-0.8px; } .hdr-sub{ font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);color:#3a2820; font-style:italic;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.8;font-weight:500; } .hdr-rule{ display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px; max-width:80px;margin:50px auto 0; color:var(--gold);opacity:.5; } .hdr-rule:before,.hdr-rule:after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:currentColor;}/* ── Section ── */ .sec{padding:90px clamp(32px,7vw,100px) 36px;} .sec-kicker{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.32em; text-transform:uppercase;color:#0a6e32; display:block;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:600; } .sec-heading{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,52px);font-weight:700; color:#2a0810;line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:52px;letter-spacing:-0.6px; }/* ── Slider ── */ .slider-outer{ padding:0 clamp(34px,7.2vw,102px); position:relative; } .slider-rail{ display:flex;gap:32px;overflow-x:auto; scroll-behavior:smooth;scrollbar-width:none; padding:6px 2px 52px; } .slider-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}/* nav arrows */ .nav-btn{ position:absolute;top:38%;transform:translateY(-50%); width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%; background:var(--card);border:1.2px solid var(--rule); display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center; font-size:18px;color:var(--maroon); box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(74,17,23,.08); transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1);z-index:3; } .nav-btn:hover{ background:var(--maroon);color:#fff;border-color:var(--maroon); transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(74,17,23,.15); } .nav-btn.prev{left:clamp(-2px,0.5vw,4px);} .nav-btn.next{right:clamp(-2px,0.5vw,4px);}/* dots */ .dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:0;} .dot{ width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%; background:rgba(74,17,23,.15);border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer; transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); } .dot.on{background:var(--maroon);width:24px;border-radius:4px;}/* ── WhatsApp section footer ── */ .sec-wa{ display:flex;justify-content:center; padding:40px clamp(32px,7vw,100px) 72px; } .sec-wa-btn{ display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px; padding:0 56px;height:60px;border-radius:50px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0a5c2a 0%, #084a22 100%); color:#ffffff; font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500; transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(10,92,42,.15); } .sec-wa-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(10,92,42,.25); background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0c7035 0%, #095029 100%); } .sec-wa-btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor;flex-shrink:0;}.divider{border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);margin:0;}/* ── Event card (special) ── */ .ecard{ flex:0 0 340px;background:var(--card);border-radius:16px; border:1px solid var(--rule);overflow:hidden; display:flex;flex-direction:column; transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); } .ecard.linked{cursor:pointer;} .ecard.linked:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(74,17,23,.13); border-color:var(--gold); }.ecard-img{ width:100%; height:260px; position:relative; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale) 0%, rgba(201,169,97,.08) 100%); } .ecard-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center; display:block; transition:transform .5s ease; padding:16px; } .ecard-img img.top{object-fit:contain;} .ecard.linked:hover .ecard-img img{transform:scale(1.02);}/* stamp */ .stamp{ position:absolute;bottom:16px;left:16px; background:rgba(26,15,12,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(12px); border:1px solid rgba(232,212,184,.25);border-radius:10px; padding:12px 16px;min-width:66px;text-align:center; } .stamp-mon{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-lt);display:block;font-weight:500; } .stamp-day{font-size:28px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1;display:block;} .stamp-dow{font-size:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;display:block;margin-top:4px;}/* venue pill */ .pill{ position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px; font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:50px; backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1.2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);font-weight:500; } .pill.online{background:rgba(10,52,30,.87);color:#a8ffce;} .pill.onsite{background:rgba(45,15,5,.87);color:#ffd9a8;} .pill.both {background:rgba(20,25,70,.87);color:#c5d9ff;}/* card body */ .ecard-body{padding:36px 32px 32px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;} .ecard-type{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500; line-height:1.6; } .ecard-title{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:24px;font-weight:700; color:#2a0810;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-0.3px; } .ecard-time{font-size:18px;color:var(--dim);font-style:italic;line-height:1.75;font-weight:500;} .ecard-desc{font-size:18px;color:var(--dim);line-height:1.85;flex:1;font-weight:500;}/* Register button — only on cards that need it */ .btn-register{ display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center; padding:0 24px;height:52px;border-radius:50px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 100%); color:var(--maroon); font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;border:none; margin-top:18px; transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(201,169,97,.25); } .btn-register:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(201,169,97,.4); background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-lt) 0%, #f0d589 100%); }/* ── Regular card ── */ .rcard{ flex:0 0 340px;background:var(--card);border-radius:16px; border:1px solid var(--rule);overflow:hidden; display:flex;flex-direction:column; transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); } .rcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 52px rgba(74,17,23,.1); border-color:var(--gold); } .rcard-img{ width:100%; height:260px; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale) 0%, rgba(201,169,97,.08) 100%); } .rcard-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center; display:block; padding:16px; transition:transform .4s ease; } .rcard:hover .rcard-img img{transform:scale(1.02);} .rcard-body{padding:36px 32px 32px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;} .rcard-kicker{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500; line-height:1.6; } .rcard-date{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:24px;font-weight:700; color:#2a0810;line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-0.3px; } .rcard-prog{font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.8;font-weight:500;} .rcard-time{ font-size:17px;color:var(--dim);font-style:italic; padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule);margin-top:auto;font-weight:500;line-height:1.7; }/* ── Global WhatsApp banner ── */ .wa-banner{ border-top:1px solid var(--rule); background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,169,97,.05) 0%, transparent 100%); padding:80px clamp(32px,7vw,100px); display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between; gap:56px;flex-wrap:wrap; } .wa-copy{flex:1;min-width:280px;} .wa-kicker{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase;color:#0a3a1e;display:block;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:600; } .wa-title{ font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);font-weight:700; color:#0a2810;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.5px; } .wa-sub{ font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,24px);color:#1a4a2e; font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;font-weight:500; } .wa-btn{ flex-shrink:0; display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px; padding:0 56px;height:62px;border-radius:50px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0a5c2a 0%, #084a22 100%); color:#ffffff; font-family:"Playfair Display",serif; font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600; transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,.0,.2,1); white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(10,92,42,.15); } .wa-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(10,92,42,.25); background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0c7035 0%, #095029 100%); } .wa-btn svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:currentColor;flex-shrink:0;}/* ── Responsive ── */ @media(max-width:760px){ .ecard,.rcard{flex:0 0 290px;} .ecard-img,.rcard-img{height:220px;} .nav-btn{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:16px;} .wa-banner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;} .wa-btn,.sec-wa-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:0 32px;} } @media(max-width:500px){ .hdr{padding:72px 24px 60px;} .sec{padding:70px 20px 32px;} .sec-wa{padding:32px 20px 60px;} .wa-banner{padding:60px 20px;} .slider-outer{padding:0 20px;} }
Lokenath Divine Life Mission

Events & Utsav

Puja, satsang, bhajan, and divine celebration — in person and online.

✦
Upcoming

Special Events


Every week & lunar calendar

Regular Events

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/* Global Styling Reset */ #nlsec-wrapper * { box-sizing: border-box; }/* Custom Variables */ #nlsec-wrapper { --coral-1: #ff7f50; /* Primary Coral */ --coral-2: #ff9867; /* Lighter Coral */ --peach: #ffe7a3; /* Peach Accent */ --text-dark: #3a1f18; --text-medium: #7a493f; } /* Main Grid Layout */ #nlsec-wrapper .nlsec-container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; /* Desktop: 1fr (form) + 380px (preview) */ grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 32px; align-items: stretch; }/* Card Styling */ .nlsec-card { background: white; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,145,110,0.1); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255,146,103,0.08); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }/* Left: Form Area */ .nlsec-form h2 { margin: 0; font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 30px); color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; } .nlsec-form p.lead { margin: 8px 0 20px; color: var(--text-medium); font-size: 1.05rem; }/* Input Grouping */ .nlsec-inputs { display: flex; gap: 12px; /* Horizontal layout on desktop */ } .nlsec-field { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; } .nlsec-field label { font-size: 14px; color: #6b3f37; font-weight: 600; } .nlsec-field input { padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(110,70,60,0.12); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; } .nlsec-field input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--coral-1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.2); }/* CTA Area */ .nlsec-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-top: 16px; } .nlsec-btn { padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: none; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; transition: transform 0.1s, opacity 0.2s; } .nlsec-btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); } .nlsec-btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral-1), #ff6347); /* Slightly stronger gradient */ color: white; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.3); width: 100%; /* Default full width for easier use */ max-width: 300px; /* Constrain on desktop */ } /* Note: Ghost button removed for simpler mobile CTA *//* Benefits List */ .nlsec-benefits { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; } .nlsec-benefit { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffcf9, #fff7f4); padding: 12px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,145,110,0.1); min-width: 190px; flex: 1; } .nlsec-benefit .dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral-1); margin-top: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; } .nlsec-benefit strong { color: var(--text-dark); }.nlsec-note { margin-top: 24px; color: #8a5b50; font-size: 13px; }/* Feedback Messages */ .nlsec-success, .nlsec-error { display: none; padding: 12px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 16px; } .nlsec-success { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8fff5, #dffaf0); border: 1px solid rgba(37,181,132,0.18); color: #087f5b; } .nlsec-error { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe8e8, #ffe0e0); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 99, 71, 0.18); color: #cc372a; }/* Right: preview / social proof */ .nlsec-preview { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; } .nlsec-badge { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe7a3, #fff6d0); color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; color: #b08900; } .nlsec-preview-img { width: 100%; height: 220px; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral-1), #ff6347); display: grid; place-items: center; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); } .nlsec-testimonial { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffcf9, #fff7f4); padding: 16px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,145,110,0.08); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,127,80,0.06); } .nlsec-testimonial p { margin: 0; color: #6b3f37; line-height: 1.5; }/* --------------------------------------------------------- MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (Max-width 980px) --------------------------------------------------------- */ @media (max-width: 980px) { /* Stack columns */ #nlsec-wrapper .nlsec-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } #nlsec-wrapper { padding: 40px 16px; }/* Stack name/email inputs */ .nlsec-inputs { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }/* Make the CTA button full width */ .nlsec-btn-primary { width: 100%; max-width: none; } .nlsec-cta { margin-top: 14px; }/* Ensure benefits wrap neatly */ .nlsec-benefits { gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; } .nlsec-benefit { flex: 1 1 100%; /* Force benefits to stack full width if needed */ min-width: 0; } /* Adjust card padding */ .nlsec-card { padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; } .nlsec-preview-img { height: 160px; } }

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(function(){ var form = document.getElementById('nlsec-form'); var success = document.getElementById('nlsec-success'); var errorEl = document.getElementById('nlsec-error'); var nameInput = document.getElementById('nl-name'); var emailInput = document.getElementById('nl-email'); // Function to show/hide messages function showSuccess(){ errorEl.style.display = 'none'; success.style.display = 'block'; setTimeout(function(){ success.style.display = 'none'; }, 6000); } function showError(message){ success.style.display = 'none'; errorEl.textContent = message; errorEl.style.display = 'block'; } function hideMessages(){ success.style.display = 'none'; errorEl.style.display = 'none'; }if (form){ form.addEventListener('submit', function(e){ e.preventDefault(); hideMessages(); var name = nameInput.value.trim(); var email = emailInput.value.trim(); if (!name){ showError('Please enter your full name.'); nameInput.focus(); return; } if (!email || !/^\S+@\S+\.\S+$/.test(email)){ showError('Please enter a valid email address.'); emailInput.focus(); return; }// In a real application, you would make a fetch() call here. console.log('Subscribe requested:', {name: name, email: email}); // Simulate success showSuccess(); form.reset(); }); } })();
/* Scoped styles (ctsec- prefix) */ #ctsec-wrapper { --coral-1: #ff7f50; --coral-2: #ff9867; --peach-1: #ffbfa1; --bg: #fff7f3; } #ctsec-wrapper .ctsec-container{max-width:1500px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:stretch}/* Column base: each column is a flex column and will stretch to equal height */ .ctsec-col{flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px} .ctsec-card{background:white;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;border:1px solid rgba(255,145,110,0.08);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(255,146,103,0.06);display:flex;flex-direction:column;}/* Left: contact form styles */ .ctsec-form h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:20px;color:#3a1f18} .ctsec-form p.lead{margin:0 0 12px;color:#7a493f} .ctsec-form .fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px} .ctsec-form .field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px} .ctsec-form label{font-size:13px;color:#6b3f37} .ctsec-form input, .ctsec-form textarea, .ctsec-form select{box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(110,70,60,0.10);font-size:15px;line-height:1.45;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fff);transition:box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease} .ctsec-form input:focus, .ctsec-form textarea:focus, .ctsec-form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:rgba(255,127,80,0.7);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(255,127,80,0.08)} .ctsec-form textarea{min-height:160px;resize:vertical;padding:14px;border-radius:12px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6} .ctsec-form textarea::placeholder{color:#b97f70}.ctsec-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;margin-top:8px} .ctsec-btn{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;border:none;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer} .ctsec-btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--coral-1),var(--coral-2));color:white;box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(255,127,80,0.16)} .ctsec-btn-ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(74,42,32,0.06);color:#4a2a20}.ctsec-note{font-size:13px;color:#8a5b50;margin-top:6px} .ctsec-error{color:#a12b2b;font-size:13px;margin-top:6px}/* Right column content */ .ctsec-badge{display:inline-block;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--peach-1),#fff0e8);color:var(--coral-2);font-weight:800} .ctsec-right-hero{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center} .ctsec-right-hero img{width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:12px;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(255,127,80,0.08)} .ctsec-right-hero h3{margin:0;font-size:20px;color:#3a1f18} .ctsec-right p{color:#6b3f37}.ctsec-features{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin-top:8px} .ctsec-feature{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start} .ctsec-feature .icon{width:44px;height:44;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--peach-1),var(--coral-2));display:grid;place-items:center;color:white;font-weight:800} .ctsec-feature .meta{font-weight:700;color:#582f27} .ctsec-small{color:#8a5b50;font-size:13px}/* Make sure both columns match height on narrow screens by stacking */ @media (max-width:980px){ #ctsec-wrapper .ctsec-container{flex-direction:column} }

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