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Our Voice And Yours


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.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Heartthrobs - A Superhit Show
Heartthrobs - A Superhit Show


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.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024


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.
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Hindu Heritage Day 2024
Members FIA-NE Meet With RI’s Political Leadership At Sen. Jack Reed’s 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast
Members FIA-NE Meet With RI’s Political Leadership At Sen. Jack Reed’s 35th Annual Spring Family Breakfast


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.
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Bollywood Baatein


Janhvi Kapoor laughs off Tirupati wedding rumors with Shikhar Pahariya.
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Bollywood Baatein
Significance Of Akshaya Tritiya
Significance Of Akshaya Tritiya


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.
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Ganesha Sahasra Kalasabhishekam


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.
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Ganesha Sahasra Kalasabhishekam
Akhand Ramayan At Chinmaya Maruti
Akhand Ramayan At Chinmaya Maruti


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.
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Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter Hosts A Successful Annual Gala


Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter Hosts a Successful Annual Gala with 537 Supporters and an Inspiring Keynote Address by Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi.
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Akshaya Patra Boston Chapter Hosts A Successful Annual Gala
Tribute To Ustad Rashid Khan And Pandit Rajan Misra
Tribute To  Ustad Rashid Khan And Pandit Rajan Misra


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.
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Health And Care For South Asians


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.
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Health And Care For South Asians
Umrao Jaan Ada
Umrao Jaan Ada


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.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 17-19, 2024.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
MITHAS Presents Carnatic Vocal By R Suryaprakash
MITHAS Presents Carnatic Vocal By R Suryaprakash


MITHAS presents Carnatic Vocal by R Suryaprakash with with Raghavendra Rao on Violin and KH Vineeth on Mridangam on May 18th at MIT.
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Sri SatyaNarayan MahaPuja And Katha With Maha-Prsad


Satsang Center will conduct Sri Satya Narayan Puja and Katha with Maha Prasad on May 18th.
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Sri SatyaNarayan MahaPuja And Katha With Maha-Prsad
IAGB: Run/Walk For Charity And New England Seniors Expo & Cultural Exchange
IAGB: Run/Walk For Charity And New England Seniors Expo & Cultural Exchange


IAGB invites you to Run/Walk for Charity on May 18th and New England Seniors Expo & Cultural Exchange on May 19th.
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First-of-its-kind Ram Lalla Music Concert In The USA


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.
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First-of-its-kind Ram Lalla Music Concert In The USA
SAPNE: Tears
SAPNE: Tears


SAPNE invites all thought leaders and writer to its meeting on May 19th. The selected topic is 'Tears'.
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Experience The Magic: Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert


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.
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Experience The Magic: Jay-Ho's Anu Malik Musical Concert
VHPA Family Camp
VHPA Family Camp


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!
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Graduation Puja


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.
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Graduation Puja
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Akshaya Tritiya and Vasavi Mata Jayanthi at NESSP.
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YOUTH PROFILETOP
Class Of 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows For New Americans


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.
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Class Of 2024 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows For New Americans
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Geeta Pradhan Is INE Woman Of The Year - 2024
Geeta Pradhan Is INE Woman Of The Year - 2024


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.
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Sri Lakshmi Temple GBM And Elections


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.
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Sri Lakshmi Temple GBM And Elections
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Amma’s Daily Rangolis
Amma’s Daily Rangolis


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.
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Poem About Mother


by Arundhati Sarkhel
Some said Ma
Some said, Mom
Some said, Mother
Small but Sweet ...
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Poem About Mother
Poem: Silent Tears
Poem: Silent Tears


by Geethanjali
One by one incessantly
My silent tears falling down
Like little drops of rain
On my chubby cheeks ...
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Rava Kesari/Kesari Bath For Akshaya Tritiya Prasadam


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.
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Rava Kesari/Kesari Bath For Akshaya Tritiya Prasadam
Obituary: Tara Ratan Singhvi
Obituary: Tara Ratan Singhvi


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.
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Event Update
Friday - 05/10/24
ISW WEW - Let’s Celebrate Her
Akshay Tritiya ~ Anniversary of Sri Radha Keshav Bihari Ju

Saturday - 05/11/24
Health and Care for South Asians

Sunday - 05/12/24
Umrao Jaan

Thursday - 05/16/24
IAGB Discover India: Dances of India

Saturday - 05/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Vasant Festival
IAGB 5K Run-Walk 2024
Kadak Chai - Bollywood Rock From Boston!

Sunday - 05/19/24
IAGB New England Seniors Expo & Cultural Exchange

Thursday - 05/23/24
IAGB Discover India: Classical Music of India

Saturday - 05/25/24
Anu Malik Musical Concert

Friday - 6/7/24
Boston Bollywood Season 13 Dance Show

Sunday - 6/9/24
CMB Picnic

Sunday - 6/23/24
Bollywood Dance Musical - Jodhaa

Wednesday - 6/26/24
Rocketplay Sat

Sunday - 7/7/24
UIANE Summer Potluck Picnic

Monday - 7/29/24
Red Sox India Celebration with IAGB

Sunday - 8/11/24
Vivekananda Family Camp 2024

Monday - 8/12/24
HARI school summer camp

Saturday - 8/31/24
Miss Bharat New England 2024

Saturday - 9/21/24
ISW Grand Gala

Tuesday - 12/31/24
MITHAS Membership 2024

Wednesday - 1/1/25
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