Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ugadi! [more]

by Sunil Kumar D and Geetha Patil
In Telugu- and Kannada-speaking regions, the name Ugadi comes from the Sanskrit words Yuga, meaning “era/age,” and adi, meaning “beginning.” Therefore, Ugadi signifies the beginning of a new era or a fresh start. [more]

by Rajesh Khare
The historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace came alive with colors as the India Society of Worcester (ISW) hosted an energetic Holi celebration, the Festival of Colors. The event attracted hundreds of community members and visitors, providing an authentic experience of this colorful Indian festival. [more]

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's car was involved in a minor road accident on Wednesday after it was hit by a bus. [more]

The North Karnataka style Bevu Bella recipe is a tasty and easy to prepare and celebrate Yugadi festival. This Bevu Bella is prepared using roasted gram (Putani), new Tamarind, Raw Mango pieces, Jaggery, Badam, Cashews, Cardamom, Neem flower and Neem leaves. [more]

Join us for pre-LearnQuest-festival concerts and a lec-dem on March 29th in collaboration with India Society of Worcester featuring the well-known Hindustani vocalist Ruchira Panda from Kolkata, a lec-dem by Shuchta Rao and a Carnatic vocal presentation by students of Tara Anand's Anubhav School of Music. [more]

Suggested ways to celebrate Chaitri Navratri include special fasting, and chanting Hanuman Chalishas or your favorite mantras. [more]

UIANE invites you to Holi Carnival on March 30th at Shivalaya Temple, Medford. [more]

Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Chaitra Navarathiri/Navreh at NESSP. [more]

VHPA is organizing a Heritage Trivia based on Ramayan, Mahabharat, Puranas and Bhagvat on April 5th at Sri Lakshmi Temple. [more]

The Indian Association of New Hampshire (IANH), in collaboration with the North South Foundation (NSF), is excited to announce the much-anticipated 2025 Regional Education Bees on April 12th. This annual event is more than just a competition – it's a celebration of learning, growth, and giving back to the community. [more]

Braj Mandir invites you with family and friends to participate in the celebration of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday, April 12th at 4 pm. The program will begin with Hanuman Puja and Kirtan. [more]

TAGB is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its annual Ugadi celebration, marking the Telugu New Year, on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at the prestigious Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. The event will feature Anup Rubens and singers Damini and Uma Neha. [more]

The 17th LearnQuest Music Festival will be held from April 18-20, 2025 featuring leading Carnatic and Hindustani classical music artists. [more]

Embark on a mesmerizing voyage through India's cultural tapestry with Yatra: A Journey Through India, a Triveni Ensemble performance that celebrates the nation's diversity and timeless beauty on April 19th at the BU Dance Theater. [more]

Hindu Heritage Day was started in 1997 as a way to celebrate our great Hindu Culture and Heritage. Since then, it has grown to include something for everyone, young, old and young at heart. This year, Hindu Heritage Day will be celebrated on May 10, starting at 3 PM, in Marlborough Middle School, Marlborough, MA. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya presents Dhadkan - Love is in the Air, a Bollywood Musical Extravaganza with Dhruvit Shan and a live band on May 18th in Framingham, MA. [more]

Registration is now open for VHPA Vivekananada Family Camp in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire from Aug. 10-16, 2025. [more]

Adarsh Venkannagari of Gates Elementary School, Acton and Avika Shukla of William Galvin Middle School, Canton finished 1st and 2nd at The 39th Item Scripps National Spelling Bee Eastern Massachusetts Regional Finals. [more]

March being Women's History Month, Global Peace Secretariat presented Ms. Molly Murphy Mac Gregor, who led the charge and was responsible with other activists to make March as National Women's History Month in 1987 with President Reagan signing it into law. [more]

by Geetha Patil and Madhumati Tyagi
Ugadi festival in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh marks the New Year in these regions, and decorative Torans featuring Neem and Mango leaves and bright flowers are prominently displayed to attract good luck for the coming year. Thorns are an important part of the festivals and any auspicious occasions and signify the arrival of a new year filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. [more]

I see your enchanting smiling face
Everywhere and Anywhere
A smile so warm and welcoming
Though miles apart from me
In my heart, it stays forever... [more]

How can we spice up Tofu - Desi way [more]

How do you get a squirrel to like you? Act like a nut. [more]

Art at its best [more]

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King Jr [more]