Dr. Ajay Patanayak, a doctor by profession doesnt believe in the existing of God. His wife Basanti having no child has immense faith in God. She is also deeply attached to his brother in law Bijay. Laxmi, a neighbor has love interest with Bijay. Bijay visits Puris Sri Lokanath Temple for blessing with a hope to his sister in law gets a son. Basanti becomes pregnant and delivers a son. The happy family named the child as Lokanath after the deity. As Lokanath grows up, Bijay feels neglected by the family and leaves the house. Bijay becomes a tutor in Jaipur. In the meanwhile his love interest Laxmi marries to a Zamindar named Surya of Puri. Three year elapse, Basanti and his husband in Puri to offer oblation to Lord Sri Lokanath but they are however prevented from visiting the temple by a storm. The child Lokanath is bitten by a snake and his body is taken to cremation ground.
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Prafulla Sengupta Director · Premendra Mitra Screenplay Aswini Kumar Ghosh Story
First release April 14, 1960 · Produced in India · Original title ଶ୍ରୀ ଲୋକନାଥ
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Ruparaga Private Limited
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India
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Original title
ଶ୍ରୀ ଲୋକନାଥ
Original language
Odia
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Odia
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India · April 14, 1960
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