Lathanga is a famous village in the state of Orissa, India with its postal Zip code 754140. Lathanga is the corrupt form of the Sanskrit word 'Rathaanga' which means 'like the body of a chariot'. This village has become very much known among the people due to its contribution to the triple S^s i.e. Sekhareswar, Sanskrit

Sanskrit

Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...

 and Spirituality

Spirituality

Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...

Geographical Background

The Village Lathang is located at 20°16'17"N/86°26'9"E. This village is nearer to Paradip

Paradip

Paradip, also spelt Paradeep, is a major seaport town and a designated notified area in Jagatsinghpur district of Orissa, India.-Geography:Paradip is located at . It has an average elevation of .-Paradip Port:...

 and has 10 Kilometers air distance from the Bay of Bengal

Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal , the largest bay in the world, forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean. It resembles a triangle in shape, and is bordered mostly by the Eastern Coast of India, southern coast of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the west and Burma and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to the...

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Demographics

According to 2001 Census, Male Population of the village is 186, Female Population is 198 and Total Population is 384. In this village, Male Literates are 155, Female Literates are 137 and Total Literates are 292. The rate of literacy is 76%. 05 Male Marginal Agricultural Laborers and 04 Female Marginal Agricultural Laborers are residing in this Village.

Socio-Cultural and Literary Background

This is the native place of noted Sanskrit poet and lyricist Manmohan Acharya

Manmohan Acharya

Manmohan Acharya is a poet and lyricist from India. He is also a researcher and published author. His contribution appears significant by inspiring the classical dance, Odissi, for the first time to enter into Bollywood with his lucid Sanskrit lyrics.-Early life and education:Manmohan Acharya was...

. Sri Jagannath Behera, the alumni of Sekhareswar Sanskrit Tol of this village has been awarded with National Sangeeta Nataka Academy Award.
Nobel Laurate, Rabindra Nath Tagore visited this village during his stay in nearby village, Pandua. Now a public road connecting Pandua to Lathang is named as Rabindra Sarani.

Social Service and Consumer Movement

Dr. Loknath Acharya, Former Director Health Services & Member AGCM Orissa, Son of the village has traveled many countries and contributed a lot to contemporary studies and research of Medical Science.
This famous village added a new feather to the cap of Consumer Movement in India through the effective movement of Anchalika Khauti Surakshaa Sangha and its Founder President Sri Bansidhar Acharya. The Social Organisations working in this Village are Sekhareswar Yuva Parishad, Sri Gopinath Jew Anchalika Paalaa Parishad, Anchalika Khaauti Surakshaa Sangha, Maa Charitable Trust, Vaaruni Utsava Samiti, Sri Gopinaath Viparyaya Prasamana Samitee and Budhi Kendulaai Mahilaa Samiti.

SekhareswarTemple

Sekhareswar Temple is situated in the village Lathanga in Jagatsinghpur district in the state of Orissa. Sekhareswar means the Godhead. Here in the Temple Lord Shiva has been worshiped since the time immemorial.

Sanskrit Studies

The Formal Sanskrit study was launched from this village Sanskrit Paathasaalaa (Sanskrit Kindergarten)during 17th Century and spread over the geographical territory of hole Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghapur is a town and a Municipality area in Jagatsinghpur district in the Indian state of Orissa. Jagatsingpur got the recognition of a district on 1 April 1994, which is situated at a distance of 60 km from Cuttack. Jagtsingpur district has made Orissa's literature and culture...

district, a Sub-division at that period. Sekhareswar Sanskrit Vidyalaya has been officially established in the year 1926 by Late Mahaamahopaadhyaaya Pandit Gunanidhi Acharya. Sekhareswar Sanskrit College was founded in the year 1993. This Small village produced about 5000 Sanskrit teachers and Pandits to serve the Society by teaching Sanskrit and Culture. Presently about 100 teachers from this village are engaged in Sanskrit studies and research. Pdt. Surendranath Acharya and Dr.Rabindra Nath Acharya are the eminent Sanskrit Activists of the State of Orissa.The famous Sanskrit Poet, Pandit Sudarshan Acharya was born in this Village.

Spirituality

Temples in the Village are Sri Sekhareswar Temple, Sri Gopinath Jew Temple, Sri Ramhanuman Temple (under construction), Sri Mahaveer Temple, Sri Sri Budhi Samantaani Graamadevataa and Maa Saradaa Temple(under construction). Spiritual centers in the village are Thaakur Anukulchandra Satsangh Kendra, Sri Raadhaaballabha Vaishnava Math, Sri Sri Abhiraamaparamahamsa Gosthi and Thakur Mahimaa Alekh Bhakta Samitee. The Orissa Famous Vaaruni Yaatraa, Chandana Yaatraa and Sri Sri Satya Naaraayana Vaadipaalaa are the ceremonies those add the cultural glories of Orissa.