Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi and festival season. [more]

Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavathi marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh. He is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity and that is why most Hindus worship him and seek his blessings before starting any auspicious and important occasion. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Samskat is not merely rites or rituals alone. Samskars are impressions that embed themselves in the mind of an individual. According to the ancient sage Panini, they are the ornaments that decorate one's personality. They mark the important stages of one's life and enable one to live a fulfilling life complete with happiness and contentment. [more]

Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burlington, MA will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi from Sep. 6th-16th. [more]

Join Satsang Center for Ganesh Sthapana, Bhajan, and Visarjan on Sep. 6th, 14th and 16th, respectively. [more]

MITHAS and LearnQuest present a Hindustani Vocal Concert by Manjusha Patil on Sep. 7th at MIT Wong Auditorium. [more]

Join us for Samana, a captivating dance production by established artists - dancer Revati Masilamani and choreographer Pallavi Nagesha on Sep. 7th in Wayland, MA. [more]

Saheli is organizing Justice for Abhaya, a vigil to #endthesilence, a peaceful gathering of people reciting poetry, making statements, holding the light and making a pledge for justice, in solidarity on Sep. 7th at 5 pm at Burlington Town Common, Burlington, MA. [more]

Join your fellow IIT alumni on Saturday 7-September 11:00am - 3:00pm at Nara Park in Acton, MA. Enjoy good food, good conversation and networking with your fellow IIT alumni. A great time to meet new friends and renew old friendships. The picnic is open to all IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Alumni, their families, and friends. [more]

MITHAS and LearnQuest Baithak present a Hindustani Vocal Concert by Manjusha Patil with Prashant Pandav on tabla, and Abhinay Ravande on Harmonium on Sep. 7th. [more]

Join Braj Mandir in celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi And Sri Radha Ashtami on Sep. 7th and 10th. [more]

VYO will celebrate Nandmahotsav on Sep. 8th in Lowell, MA. [more]

Indian Arts Boston presents a unique historical musical of The Jallianwala Bagh Story (Khooni Vaisakhi) at Merriam Elementary School in Acton on Sep. 13th. Talented soul singer Harpreet and former Indian Ambassador Navdeep Suri will be the key performers, presenting the ode to freedom, stirring emotions and conversations that must never be forgotten. [more]

Join us on September 13 in Andover, MA, for a rare opportunity to hear Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, a revered Kriya Yoga master, as he guides us on a transformative journey within. This special event, “Kriya Yoga: Embarking the Journey Within with Complete Surrender,” promises to inspire inner peace, wisdom, and serenity through the profound teachings of Kriya Yoga. [more]

Chinmaya Mission Boston presents a Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert by Vidhushi Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan on September 14th. [more]

New England Marathi Mandal’s (NEMM) Ganesh Festival is going to be the place for you on September 14th, 2024. This is by far the biggest Ganesh Festival in the New England area. It will be celebrated at the Burlington High School between 12:30 PM – 8 PM. [more]

ISW Ganeshotsav 2024 will be held on September 14 at 1:00PM at the India Center, Shrewsbury, MA. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Vocal Competition on September 28th. [more]

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

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. [more]

Ganesh Navarathri Celebrations and Upcoming Devotee Meeting at NESSP. [more]

by Ramya Ramachandran
On June 29, 2024, at the Keefe Tech School Auditorium in Framingham, MA, the classical dance community gathered to witness the much-anticipated Arangetram of Avani Kashalikar and Shriyanka Senthilkumaran, disciples of the esteemed Smt. Sapna Krishnan. Bharatanatyam, revered as the quintessence of South Indian classical dance, was showcased in all its splendor through a meticulously crafted repertoire that spanned the spectrum of this ancient art form. [more]

Cobalt, a leader in the Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) sector and a provider of advanced offensive security solutions, has appointed Sonali Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer. Shah, a seasoned cybersecurity executive and member of Cobalt’s board, steps into her new role during a period of significant growth and innovation for the firm. [more]

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm, the ISW Cultural and Language school is hosting an open house. As parents, this is your chance to see firsthand what the school offers. You can meet the dedicated teachers, explore the curriculum, and get a feel for the community that the children will be part of. [more]

Registration is now open for Bala Vidya Mandir at Sri Lakshmi Temple where children learn and discover their heritage. [more]

The Society of Actuaries and American Academy of Actuaries recently relaunched a free online longevity illustrator. The tool asks for basic information on either an individual or a couple: age, sex, retirement age, smoking status and a description of their general health — poor, average or excellent. The results aim to provide a “reasonable” estimate of how long you might live, according to the organizations. [more]

Some great recipes to please Lord Ganesha! [more]

Food Jokes. [more]

The beautiful sunset in Maine captured by Anu Chitrapu. [more]

"We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far." - Swami Vivekananda. [more]