Lokvani wishes all it readers a very Happy Mother's day!

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The modern American version of the holiday began in the United States in the early 20th century at the initiative of Anna Jarvis, who organized the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, which serves as the International Mother's Day Shrine today. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya, an organization that works to bring education and development to 100,000 rural remote villages in India hosted a musical fundraiser “Heartthrobs” led by Rajiv Gangurde. Manorama Choudhury was honored for her contributions to Ekal. The show was sold out. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Jai Jai Shri Ram!! Echoed the enthusiastic audience of over 2500 attendees at Hindu Heritage Day celebration on May 4, 2024. This year’s theme was Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram. The highlight of the Cultural Program was a Ram Leela dance drama, by seven area dance schools. [more]

Nearly 20 members of the Foundation of Indian Americans – New England attended Senator Jack Reed’s 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast at the Rhode Island Convention Center on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Senator Reed is the senior US Senator from Rhode Island, and the Chairman of US Senate Armed Services Committee. [more]

Janhvi Kapoor laughs off Tirupati wedding rumors with Shikhar Pahariya. [more]

by Sunil Kumar D. and Geetha Patil
Akshaya Tritiya, a most revered Sanatana festival will be celebrated on May 10, 2024. Sanatanis observe it for its auspiciousness and eternal prosperity. The term 'Akshaya' signifies eternal, or never diminishing while 'Tritiya' denotes the third day of the bright fortnight. [more]

The Sri Lakshmi temple in Ashland, MA hosted a grand 1008 Kalashabhishekam for Ganesha and also inaugurated the Mooshika Vahana for Ganesha on May 3rd, 4th and 5th. Sponsors got to take home one of the auspicious Kalashams used to pray to Ganesha. [more]

The annual Akhand Ramayan pat was held at the Chinmaya Maruthi temple on May 3rd and 4th. This tradition initiated by the (Late) Ritu Gaind was led by her husband, Jagjit Gaind. [more]

Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter Hosts a Successful Annual Gala with 537 Supporters and an Inspiring Keynote Address by Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi. [more]

Two Hindustani classical vocal concerts this coming weekend in tribute to two legendary vocalists of our times - the late Pandit Rajan Misra and the late Ustad Rashid Khan. [more]

Join CMB and ICC for a series of talks by Girsh Mehta, Bindiya Thakkar and Romit Bhattacharya on Health and Care for South Asians on May 11th from 9am-12pm in Andover, MA. [more]

A symphony of elegance is set to grace the USA stage with the arrival of 'Umrao Jaan Ada' – a musical masterpiece starring the radiant Neetu Chandra on May 12th in Lynn, MA. [more]

Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 17-19, 2024. [more]

MITHAS presents Carnatic Vocal by R Suryaprakash with with Raghavendra Rao on Violin and KH Vineeth on Mridangam on May 18th at MIT. [more]

Satsang Center will conduct Sri Satya Narayan Puja and Katha with Maha Prasad on May 18th. [more]

IAGB invites you to Run/Walk for Charity on May 18th and New England Seniors Expo & Cultural Exchange on May 19th. [more]

On May 18th, 2024, Hindus of Northern California are celebrating Shri Ram Lalla’s (Baby Shree Rama’s) homecoming with the largest Music concert for Shri Rama. The concert will bring Akshath and Prasad from January 22nd. Pran Pratishthan (consecration ceremony) held in Ayodhya. This will be a first-of-its-kind music concert on the Shri Ram theme. [more]

SAPNE invites all thought leaders and writer to its meeting on May 19th. The selected topic is 'Tears'. [more]

Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey as Mead Mass Media presents the much-anticipated Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert, set to dazzle Boston on May 25th, 2024. Tickets are now available for what promises to be an electrifying night of music. [more]

Imagine a week of serenity and cultural celebration, nestled among the tall trees of Mount Monadnock, NH and on the shores of Lake Thorndike. Welcome to the Vivekananda Family Camp in Dublin, New Hampshire, where adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments await! Registration is now open! [more]

Graduations mark the end of one phase of a student’s life and the start of another phase. For 16 years, World Hindu Council of America has been performing an annual Vedic Graduation Puja for all students graduating from High School or College. This year the ceremony is being held at the Gita Mandir in Shrewsbury, on June 8, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM. [more]

Akshaya Tritiya and Vasavi Mata Jayanthi at NESSP. [more]

Keerthana Hogirala, Shubhayu Bhattacharyay, Malavika Kannan, Ananya Agustin Malhotra, Aayush Karan and Akshay Swaminathan were among those named as the Class of 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows for New Americans, a merit-based graduate school program for distinguished immigrants and children of immigrants. [more]

Geeta Pradhan, President, Cambridge Community Foundation was awarded the India New England News Woman of the Year award for 2024. This event held under the direction of Manju Sheth and Upendra Mishra is in its 21st year. Radha Jalan was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award. [more]

The Sri Lakshmi Temple in Ashland held the elections for four open spots in the Board of Trustees.The results were announced at the general body meeting held on April 28, 2024 at the temple. Raman Vellaiappan, Anil Saigal, Rama Bhaskar Nouduri and Pradeep Nair were elected to the board. The current board gave an update of all the activities. [more]

Ram Navami Rangoli Designs: You can draw floral Patterns, Bow and arrow, and latest free hand Rangoli ideas at the entrances and in the Puja room of our homes for celebrating the birth of Shree Ramachandra. [more]

by Arundhati Sarkhel
Some said Ma
Some said, Mom
Some said, Mother
Small but Sweet ... [more]

by Geethanjali
One by one incessantly
My silent tears falling down
Like little drops of rain
On my chubby cheeks ... [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
Rava Kesari is a traditional South Indian sweet made with Semolina, sugar, ghee, nuts and raisins. This is very smooth, delicious, aromatic and fluffy sweet. This is a perfect prasadam recipe for Akshaya Tritiya festival. [more]

Tara Ratan Singhvi passed away on April 30, 2024. She grew up in Jaipur, reeived her Masters in Hindi, and immigrated to US in early 70s to Cambridge, MA. Tara was known for her warmth and generosity. She is survived by her husband Ratan and children Manish and Shweta, Ashish, Rohan, and Ojas. [more]