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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Diwali 2024!

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Our Voice And Yours
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An Outstanding Karva Chauth At Shivalaya Temple Of Greater Boston
 An Outstanding Karva Chauth At Shivalaya Temple Of Greater Boston


by Geetha Patil
Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston, MA organized the celebration of Karva Chauth, a festival that has traditional and cultural significance and goes beyond just fasting and rituals. The special puja of Goddess Parvati was conducted by multiple groups of 8 to 10 women.
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Bollywood Baatein


Salman Khan would continue filming despite the threats made to his life by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
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Bollywood Baatein
Anisha Ravi's Art Exhibition
Anisha Ravi's Art Exhibition


Anisha Ravi, an 8th grade student under Raksha Soni in Burlington, MA, is presenting a Madhubani and Kalamkari art exhibition at the Burlington Public Library from now until October 31st.
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TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy


Learn how to create a successful start-up in our fun, interactive entrepreneurship program over 12 sessions. Apply now!
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TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy
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A Grand Durgotshava Celebration By Bangladeshi Sanatanis At Shivalaya Temple Of Greater Boston
A Grand Durgotshava Celebration By Bangladeshi Sanatanis At Shivalaya Temple Of Greater Boston


The Bangladeshi-American Sanatani Organization, Boston, MA organized Durga Puja, also known as Durgotshava or Sharodia Durgotshava at Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston.
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Dwarkamai Hosts Bollywood Musical Fundraiser


As we prepare to embrace the joyous festival of Diwali, Dwarkamai temples in New England warmly invite you and your family to join us for a night of music, devotion, and unity. On Saturday, October 26th, at Andover West Middle School, our talented local musicians and singers will fill the air with the enchanting melodies of Bollywood's timeless classics.
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Dwarkamai Hosts Bollywood Musical Fundraiser
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Upcoming Events
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Upcoming Events


Diwali Kali Puja and Kartika Masa Special Events at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham / Durga Temple in Burlington, MA.
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Coming Out As Dalit


The Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission presents Q&A and book signing by Yashica Dutt.
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Coming Out As Dalit
VYO: Dhanteras And Diwali
VYO: Dhanteras And Diwali


VYO will celebrate Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Annakut Darshan between Oct. 30 and Nov. 3rd.
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Braj Mandir: Grand Diwali Celebration


Braj Mandir invites you with family and friends to attend Grand Diwali Celebration on Fri. Nov 1st at 6 pm.
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Braj Mandir: Grand Diwali Celebration
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Diwali At Satsang Center
Diwali At Satsang Center


Satsang Center will celebrate Diwali on November 2nd along with Rangoli Competition.
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South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala


South Asian Nation will hold a Diwali Gala on November 2nd in Watertown, MA.
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South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala
IARI Diwali Fest 2024
IARI Diwali Fest 2024


India Association of Rhode Island (IARI) is pleased to invite you to Diwali Fest 2024 on Sunday, November 03, 2024 from 3:00 PM onward @ Bishop McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence, RI.
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Basics Of Investments & Financial Markets


Basics of Investments & Financial Markets class on Sunday Nov 10th at 3 pm. Taught by Poppy Charnalia and Samir Charnalia (over 2 decades of financial markets experience).
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Basics Of Investments & Financial Markets
UIANE Diwali Celebration 2024
UIANE Diwali Celebration 2024


UIANE presents Diwali on Nov. 3rd in Newton, MA.
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance


Join Jayshree Bala Rajamani for TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance on November 9th i
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TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival Of Dance
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents Diwali Gala
Chinmaya Mission Boston Presents Diwali Gala


Diwali is right around the corner! As in the previous years, Chinmaya Mission Boston (CMB) is gearing up for its Annual Diwali Gala on Sunday November 10th. For the first time, the event is being held outside Andover, in the beautiful ballroom at Hilton Woburn.
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India Association Of New Hampshire Diwali Utsav


The India Association of New Hampshire (IANH) is excited to hold our grand Diwali Utsav at Nashua High School South on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
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India Association Of New Hampshire Diwali Utsav
Ekal - Dance Competition
Ekal - Dance Competition


Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Dance Deewane commpetition on November 23rd.
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Boston Bhangra Competition 2024


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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Boston Bhangra Competition 2024
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Diwali - Lakshmi Pooja at NESSP.
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ISW: Upcoming Events


ISW brings to you a sleuth of events over the next month from Karwa Chauth to University Programs to Financial Growth to Diwali and Festival of Lights.
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ISW: Upcoming Events
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Arangetram: Mahika Sathnur
Arangetram: Mahika Sathnur


Mahika Sathnur performed her Bharatha Natyam arangetram in Shrewsbury, MA. Mahika is a shishya of Guru Smt. Sunanda Narayanan and yet another accomplished dancer from the Thillai Fine Arts Academy. Mahika presented an immensely enjoyable margam in the Vazhuvoor style of Bharatha Natyam, rooted in tradition and rich in aesthetic beauty.
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Carnatic Arangetram: Janani Sriram


by Ravikanth Rayadurgam
Janani Sriram, a student of the esteemed Guru Tara Bangalore presented her Carnatic music Arangetram recently. As we have come to expect from Guru Tara’s students, this was a veritable feast, replete with evergreen compositions by the major Vaggeyakaras of Carnatic music presented with a great deal of creativity.
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Carnatic Arangetram: Janani Sriram
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Dr. Padmini Pillai And Dr. Nalini Tata Named White House Fellows
Dr. Padmini Pillai And Dr. Nalini Tata Named White House Fellows


White House selects Dr. Padmini Pillai and Dr. Nalini Tata for Fellowships in Federal Policymaking at Social Security Administration and Office of Cabinet Affairs, respectively.
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Gift And Estate Tax Vs Capital Gains Tax: Which Is Less?


Capital gains tax rates might be lower than the gift and estate tax rate, but how you handle your estate and whether you use a trust can make a big difference in taxes owed.
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Gift And Estate Tax Vs Capital Gains Tax: Which Is Less?
Amma’s Daily Rangoli
Amma’s Daily Rangoli


Rangoli is an art form in which patterns are created on the floor using materials such as powdered limestone, red ochre, dry rice flour, colored sand, quartz powder, flower petals, grains, and colored rocks.
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Yoga Videos From Nataraja Yoga Center


by Sudhir Parikh
Enjoy the video on Cyclic Meditation, which give the benefit of 3 times that of normal sleep.
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Yoga Videos From Nataraja Yoga Center
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for one and all!
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Event Update
Saturday - 10/26/24
Diwali Musical Night: Shri Dwarkamai Fundraiser
NEMA Diwali

Wednesday - 10/30/24
Webinar: Regulation of CNS Inflammation by Astrocytes

Saturday - 11/2/24
South Asian Nation: Diwali Gala
Bhuta Shuddhi
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Diwali at Satsang Center

Sunday - 11/3/24
Basics of Investing and Financial Markets

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

Sunday - 11/10/24
IANH Diwali Festival

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

Tuesday - 12/31/24
MITHAS Membership 2024
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Sunday - 1/26/25
ISW General Body Meeting

Tuesday - 4/1/25
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