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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Losing weight is not easy. And deciding what to eat while trying to lose weight is even difficult. To start your day on a healthy note, here are some healthy breakfast options that can help you lose weight.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Indian American Community Organized Candlelight Vigil At City Hall, Marlborough
Indian American Community Organized Candlelight Vigil At City Hall, Marlborough


by Geetha Patil
Indian American Community Organized Candlelight Vigil for US Service members killed in Kabul terrorist attack on the evening of 30 August 2021 at the City Hall of Marlborough, MA. Around fifty people along with President Abhishek Singh, and other community leaders namely, Subbu Kota, Raj Gupta, Brij Sharma, and Robert Lancia who was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives paid tribute to the Americans who died in the attacks in Afghanistan.
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India Hindu Period (500CE-1500CE): Introduction


The strong cultural and economic foundation in the Golden Period helped India soar in creativity and prosperity for the next thousand years. The essential teachings of the Vedas and the principles analyzed in Buddhist and Jaina scriptures synthesized a loose federation of belief systems that was labeled as Hinduism.
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India Hindu Period (500CE-1500CE): Introduction
KAMS Charity Organizing Global Virtual Geeta Govinda Musical Event
KAMS Charity Organizing Global Virtual Geeta Govinda Musical Event


KAMS Charity is a non-profit Organization in USA, organized a Divine Global Virtual Musical Event on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, “Geeta Govinda” (pastimes of Sri Radha and Krishna) written by famous Poet Sri Jayadeva in 12th century and composed by Pandit Sri Gopal Chandra Panda. Panditji is a Researcher, Vocalist and Composer who has worked tirelessly to compose the 24 Geeta Govinda ashtaoadis into 8 original Raga-Tala.
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops


Lokvani and AcceptU will be offering a free workshop “Inside the College Admissions Office” on Sunday, September 19th. Register now!
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops
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"Odes To Mother Nature" – 25th Anniversary Meet Of India Poetry Reading


by Geetha Patil and Bijoy Misra
Thirty-five poets joined in from three continents and several time zones to recite poems in Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Malayalam, and English languages. Ode to Mother Nature was the theme of the event organized by SAPNE,
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Sri Saraswati Mata Pooja and Aksharaabhyasam at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center
Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center


by Sudhir Parikh
Nataraja Yoga Center will be offering 17 Sessions of Promotion of Positive Health - Basic YOGA Training from Sep. 7th to Oct. 31st.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children


Registration is now open for Bal Vihar classes starting on Sep 12, 2021.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children
Bala Vihar And Amruta Vihar
Bala Vihar And Amruta Vihar


Chinmaya Maruti Andover registrations for Bala Vihar and Amruta Vihar (spiritual classes for children with developmental disabilities) is now open. All classes are virtual.
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Bramhavaadini - Gita For The Goddess In You


A special in-depth course on the Bhagavad Gita focused specially on the learnings for women will be offered by Dr. Shashi Dwarknath, spiritual advisor, Chinmaya Maruti, Andover, MA. Whether it be work-life balance, parenting or progress in career, the Gita provides guidance. The online course will be held on Saturdays, starting on Sep. 11.
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Bramhavaadini - Gita For The Goddess In You
Ekal Ki Shaam / STEM Series - Youth Workshops / IndiArt
Ekal Ki Shaam / STEM Series - Youth Workshops / IndiArt


Ekal Ki Shaam, a virtual music concert will be held on Oct 2. Leading musicians from India including Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant will be presenting a fabulous Bollywood Concert. Go to http://ekal.org/EkalKiShaam to attend this event.
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Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest


Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest at the Lowell Heritage State Park on September 12th from 12pm-6pm.
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Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021


The Lotus Festival is back in-person this year at the beautiful Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, MA on September 18th.
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IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common


IAB – Indian Americans for Burlington is very grateful and excited to celebrate 'The Festival of Lights – Diwali' on September 26th from 4PM to 7PM in Burlington Town Common with Selectmen and other dignitaries in attendance. The IAB team has the event planned with dance programs, activities, and other booths.
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IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common
Sponsorship For 2022 SATSANG Calendar
Sponsorship For 2022 SATSANG Calendar


The 2022 SATSANG center calendar is getting ready. If you would like to sponsor the calendar, please contact Sudhir Parikh or Uttam Patel.
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Suvin Sundararajan Receives Chemistry Award At The 59th National Junior Science And Humanities Symposium


Suvin Sundararajan of Westfield, Massachusetts, won the Second-place poster presentation for Chemistry at the 59th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. He will be attending Harvard University starting Fall 2021.
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Suvin Sundararajan Receives Chemistry Award At The 59th National Junior Science And Humanities Symposium
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Archana Seethala Of Boston Named One Of The Best Eye Doctors For 2021
Archana Seethala Of Boston Named One Of The Best Eye Doctors For 2021


Dr. Archana Seethala, MD is a Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA. She was among Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Eye Doctors for 2021.
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Reflections On Valmiki Ramayana – XXIV: Hanuman, The Messenger - Part I


by Bijoy Misra
Hanūmān appears in Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa story as the counselor to the vānara king Sugrīva, who had been ejected from his home by his elder brother Vāḻī and was living in fear. Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa appeared at Paṁpā lake area being instructed by the demon Kabandha. Sugrīva got mortally scared to see the men walking with bow and arrow, but Hanūmān stayed cool.
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Reflections On Valmiki Ramayana – XXIV: Hanuman, The Messenger - Part I
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Recipes
Recipes


Millet special.
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Laugh A While


What did one tectonic plate say when he bumped into the other?
Sorry! My fault.
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Serenity in solitariness.
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Thought For The Day


The track, to me, was like an open book, in which I could read the meaning and purpose of life. I revered it like I would the sanctum sanctorum in a temple. - Milkha Singh.
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Thought For The Day

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