Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Navaratri and Vijayadashami.

With World Teachers' Day around the corner and teachers making an average of 5% less per year than they did 10 years ago after adjusting for inflation, WalletHub released its report on the Best & Worst States for Teachers in 2024. New Hampshire ranked 49th in the list. [more]

by Geetha Patil and Madhumati Tyagi
Garba is a religious and social event that highlights the village traditions. Garba dances celebrate fertility, honour womanhood, and pay respect to mother goddesses. In Gujarat, the dances customarily mark a girl’s first menstrual cycle and, later, her imminent marriage. [more]

by Neha Kaushal
This year, Sewa Boston hosted an unforgettable Garba event that brought together over 500 attendees to celebrate culture, community, and compassion. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Sai Temple in Groton, the evening was alive with the sounds of traditional music from DJ Ashok, encouraging everyone to dance and connect with their heritage. [more]

'An era has just passed away': Amitabh Bachchan mourns Rata Tata's demise with an emotional post. [more]

VHPA & FIA's Grand Diwali Celebration will be held in Providence, RI with World-Renowned Singer and Composer Padmashri Kailash Kher on October 13th. [more]

Learn how to create a successful start-up in our fun, interactive entrepreneurship program over 12 sessions. Apply now! [more]

Congratulations to Triveni School of Dance for celebrating its 52nd Annual show at the prestigious MIT's Kresge Auditorium. [more]

Get the full schedule of Sharad Navaratri Celebrations at Sri Lakshmi Temple and Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham here. [more]

MITHAS presents a Carnatic Vocal by Abhishek Raghuram with Kamalakiran Vinjamuri on Violin, Parupalli Phalgun on Mridangam and Samyuktha Sreeram on Ghatam on October 12th at MIT. [more]

Renowned Indian Gurus have played a significant role in spreading Indian spirituality and philosophy around the world. These Gurus have also been able to refute many misconceptions about Hinduism and compelled the world to see the Hindu Culture in a new positive light. Join our new course, Gurus in America to learn more about their impact and influence in the west. [more]

Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan will be performing at the Scottish Museum, Lexington, MA on October 17th. Get your tickets now! [more]

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. [more]

The Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission presents Q&A and book signing by Yashica Dutt. [more]

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). [more]

UIANE presents Diwali on Nov. 3rd in Newton, MA. [more]

Join Jayshree Bala Rajamani for TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance on November 9th i [more]

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! [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Dance Deewane commpetition on November 23rd. [more]

Sharad Navarathri and Temple 6th year celebrations at NESSP. [more]

by Mohan Ram
On the perfect summer afternoon, Janya Ramachandran performed her debut at the Saint Johns High School in Shrewsbury, MA. Her program was an exquisite repertoire of Bharatanatyam which demonstrated her deep connection to her cultural heritage and the Indian classical arts. [more]

by Geethanjali
O'Kohinoor of Bharat
O'titan of the business world
A chief of global powerhouse
We always remember you
With great respect and love... [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Navratri is known as the Festival of Nights. It begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashwin and is dedicated to honoring the three Devis – Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Total worship lasts for nine days, out of which the first three are dedicated to Durga (the Devi of Strength and Valor), the next three to Lakshmi (the Devi of Wealth and Prosperity) and the last three to Saraswati (the Devi of Knowledge). [more]

by Smart Tax Corporation
Some small businesses struggle with employee morale for a variety of reasons, one of which may be economic uncertainty. If you want to boost employees’ spirits without a big financial outlay, an achievement awards program is a relatively low-cost fringe benefit that may be a win-win addition. [more]

by Geetha Patil
Daily simple and easy Rangoli with lines not dots. Rangolis are one of the most beautiful and pleasing art forms that is done in front of the houses. The word Rangoli is comprised of two words, 'rang', meaning 'color', and 'aavalli', meaning colored 'creepers' or 'row of colors.' [more]

by Arundhati Sarkhel
Even living here
More than four decades
Durgapuja always
Wins our heart... [more]

by Sunil Kumar D.
Pakoda are made primarily with gram flour, spices, and a variety of vegetables like potato, spinach, onion, capsicum, spring onions, cauliflower, fenugreek leaves, etc. These Brinjal/eggplant Pakoda have a lovely soft, mildly sweet taste from the inside and the outside texture is crisp. [more]

Here are two problems for one and all! [more]