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Our Voice And Yours


According to a recent Gallup poll, only 47% of Americans are 'very satisfied' with the way their life is going. However, in comparing 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness, Massachusetts ranked 10th while Connecticut was 7th and New Hampshire came in at 14th.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Megha Desai
Lokvani Talks To Megha Desai


Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation talked to Lokvani about the work of the foundation and the Lotus Festival being held on Saturday, Sept 21.
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Shishu Bharati Welcomes A New Year Of Learning And Growth


by Seshi Sompuram
Shishu Bharati at all three locations —Lexington, Nashua, and Walpole were graced with a warm and joyous reunion as students and parents returned. It was a momentous day, filled with pride and excitement, especially for the new students and their families who embarked on this cultural journey for the first time.
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Shishu Bharati Welcomes A New Year Of Learning And Growth
Celebrating 30 Years Of Natyanjali: Bridging East And West Through Bharatanatyam And Western Literature
Celebrating 30 Years Of Natyanjali: Bridging East And West Through Bharatanatyam And Western Literature


by Revathi Pillai
The 30th anniversary celebration of Jeyanthi Ghatraju's Natyanjali School of Dance was a remarkable confluence of Bharatanatyam and Western literature, where dance and poetry met to explore universal themes of compassion, divinity, empowerment, and nature.
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A Grand Lord Ganesha Visarjan Puja Celebration


by Geetha Patil
Lord Ganesh Visarjan/immersion also known as Anant Chaturdashi was observed by Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham, Burlington, MA, on September 16th. t is the one of the most significant day, when devotees bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha by immersing His idol in water bodies after worshipping him for 10 consecutive days, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution.
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A Grand Lord Ganesha Visarjan Puja Celebration
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IIT AGNE Summer Picnic
IIT AGNE Summer Picnic


On a delightful late summer Saturday on September 7th, approximately 55 IIT alumni and their families from the Greater New England area gathered for a spirited picnic at Nara Park in Acton, MA, just a stone’s throw from Boston. The event saw a diverse representation from across the IIT spectrum, including alumni from the more recent additions to the prestigious list.
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Off Kendrik Presents SAATh 2024


Off-Kendrik is delighted to bring its 3rd annual South Asian American Theater Festival (SAATh) to the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, MA. Watch 10 unique performances across 3 days (September 20th-22nd), representing the cultures and stories of half a dozen different communities in South Asia.
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Off Kendrik Presents SAATh 2024
MITHAS: Carnatic Violin By Mysore Brothers
MITHAS: Carnatic Violin By Mysore Brothers


MITHAS presents Carnatic Violin by Mysore Nagaraj & Manjunath with Srimushnam Rajarao on Mridangam and Giridhar Udupa on Ghatam on Sep. 21st at MIT.
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IDC: The Vedas And Sri Aurobindo's Interpretation


The Secrets of Vedas by Dr. Sampadananda Mishra of Rishihood University on Sep. 21st
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IDC: The Vedas And Sri Aurobindo's Interpretation
LearnQuest Presents An Evening Of Music For SANMVEDANA
LearnQuest Presents  An Evening Of Music For SANMVEDANA


LearnQuest Academy of Music presents an evening of Music for SANMVEDANA, a fundraiser for A school for Neurodiverse & Autistic Children in Nagpur, India, on Sep. 22nd athe the Knights of Columbus, Lexington, MA.
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UIANE: Seniors Awareness And Fun Mela


UIANE presents Seniors Awareness And Fun Mela on topics of Protection from Scams, Medicare Insurance, Estate and Legacy Planning, Caring Support in time of crisis, Chair Yoga, Dance exercise, Karaoke, Vaastu, Dental, Eyes, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar tests, Podiatry, Games, and Personal Photo Shoot on Sep. 22nd at Shivalaya Temple, Medford, MA.
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UIANE: Seniors Awareness And Fun Mela
Om Namo Narayanaya - Agre Pasyami
Om Namo Narayanaya - Agre Pasyami


The Boston Chapter of AIM for Seva presents Agre Pashyami: The Divine in Front of Me, an enthralling multimedia dance ballet, on Saturday, 22 September at 5 PM at the Regis College Fine Arts Center in Weston, MA.
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Shri Lalita Rudra Trishati


Shree Lalita Rudra Trishati Level 2 Program will be graced by physical presence of Shivyog Master Ishan Shivanand. It will be held at NESSP on Sep. 27th.
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Shri Lalita Rudra Trishati
Ekal Sa Re Ta Re 2024
Ekal Sa Re Ta Re 2024


Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Vocal Competition on September 28th.
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Loneliness: In Is The Only Way Out


Join us on September 28th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for an insightful conversation on loneliness and mental health with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and renowned spiritual leader, yogi, and visionary Sadhguru JV, with Bala Subramaniam, MD MPH as moderator.
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Loneliness: In Is The Only Way Out
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Sep. 27-29, 2024. 25 hours of residential weekend yoga retreat!
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IAB Diwali 2024


This year's Indian American for Burlington (IAB) Diwali celebration, the Festival of Lights, will take place on September 29th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Burlington Town Common.
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IAB Diwali 2024
Coming Out As Dalit
Coming Out As Dalit


The Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission presents Q&A and book signing by Yashica Dutt.
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Shadaj: Young Maestro's Of Hindustani Classical Music


A Shadaj Baithak event on October 5th in Lexington, MA will feature Abhishek Borkar (Sarod), Manas Kumar (Violin), S Akash (Flute), Yashwant Vaishnav (Tabla), and Amit Kavthekar (Tabla)
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Shadaj: Young Maestro's Of Hindustani Classical Music
Boston Bhangra Competition
Boston Bhangra Competition


The 21st annual Boston Bhangra Competition will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre. Boston Bhangra will host some of the best bhangra teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the Boston Bhangra Champions! The last 20 years of the show have been very successful with strong support from sponsors and has sold out with an attendance of 1,400 people!
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


NESSP Devotees Meeting and Temple 6th year celebrations!
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Yuthi Prashanth And Shreya Kalavur
Arangetram: Yuthi Prashanth And Shreya Kalavur


by Chandana Gopal
On July 28th, Dyuthi Prashanth and Shreya Kalavur, students of Guru Smt. Poornima Risbud from Rasarang School of Performing Arts, showcased a remarkable combination of talent, dedication, and passion in their Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha (also known as Arangetram).
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Global Peace Secretariat Gifts U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres With Mahatma Gandhi Book


Secretary General Kumu Gupta gifted U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres with Pathways to Global Transformation Conversations with BAPU book by Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu & Broadcast Journalist Munazah Shah as a Thank You for including Gandhi Smriti as a resource on UN International Day of Non Violence web page of the UN website.
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Global Peace Secretariat Gifts U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres With Mahatma Gandhi Book
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Shraddh
Shraddh


by Jaya Asthana
Shraddh which starts on Sep. 17, 2024, and ends on Oct 2, 2024, is a beautiful way to remember our ancestors and value one's roots. It is a way for people to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks towards their parents and ancestors, for having helped them to be what they are and praying for their peace. Shraddh rites are rites performed in honor of ancestors.
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Recipes: Boondi Ladoo


by Madhunati Tyagi
Enjoy eating Boondi Laddos. Here is how to make them!
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Recipes: Boondi Ladoo
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for one and all!
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Event Update
Friday - 09/20/24
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Sankatahara Chaturthi

Saturday - 09/21/24
ISW Grand Gala
MITHAS: Mysore Nagaraj & Manjunath (Carnatic Violin)
Avadhankala- A Session With Dr. Sampadananda Mishra

Sunday - 09/22/24
Om Namo Narayanaya - Agre Pasyami
LearnQuest Presents An Evening Of Music For SANMVEDANA
Seniors Awareness and Fun Mela
Science behind Healthy Gut Microbiome
Bharathiyaar - Tamil Drama

Monday - 09/23/24
Sadhguru Darshan Streaming

Friday - 09/27/24
Shri Lalita Rudra Trishati by Ishan Shivanand ji in-person

Saturday - 09/28/24
Loneliness: in is the only wasy out
10th Annual Tennis Tournament 2024

Saturday - 10/5/24
Sewa Garba

Saturday - 10/12/24
MITHAS: Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Vocal)
South Asian Centre: Diwali-Eid Dinner

Monday - 10/14/24
Gurus in America - The incredible impact of India
Nritya Katha by Smt. Jothi Raghavan

Friday - 10/18/24
Sukhvinder Singh Live in Concert

Sunday - 10/20/24
MITHAS: Amritha Murali (Carnatic Vocal)

Saturday - 10/26/24
Diwali Musical Night: Shri Dwarkamai Fundraiser

Saturday - 11/2/24
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala

Saturday - 11/9/24
TriNethra - the third eye festival of dance
MITHAS:Purbayan Chatterjee (Hindustani Sitar)

Thursday - 11/14/24
Inner Engineering Total

Saturday - 11/23/24
Boston Bhangra Competition
Boston Bhangra Competition 2024

Sunday - 12/1/24
Saheli: Nirbhaya 2024

Friday - 12/6/24

Tuesday - 12/10/24
Sound Healing Teacher Training

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