Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Navaratri!

According to WalletHub, 4 cities Lexington, Milton, Needham and Arlington in MA are rated amog the 20 Top Small Cities in America. [more]

Dr. Ushaprabha and Narendra Nayak, founders of the Expert Group of Institutions in Manglore, started with coaching classes and now have built a spectacular residential campus for pre-university children. They talked about their passions and their views on education in India. [more]

Ekal Youth Leader, Rishabh Tole, organized a Bollywood and western singing competition to help raise funds for Ekal Vidyalaya, an organization that brings education to rural and tribal villages in India. Over 50 participants took part in the competition and helped raise funds for 20 schools catering to 600 children for a whole year. The event was held on Sept 21 at Tufts University in Medford, Ma. To learn more about Ekal check out their website at http://ekal.org [more]

Off-Kendrik, a Greater Boston-based non-profit theater group, organized the South Asian American Theater (SAATh) Festival on September 20-22 at the Mosesian Center for Arts, Watertown, MA. The community turned out in force to support ethnic theater, with over 600 theater lovers from New England enjoying the plays on offer. [more]

Spiritual story teller Dushyanth Sridhar, musician Rajkumar Bharati and dancer Anita Guha joined hands to produce a spectacular dance drama based on the Narayaneeyam. The production was a fundraiser to support Aim for Seva, an organization that is bringing education to underprivileged children in India. The program was presented at the Regis College on Sep. 22nd. [more]

by Rajesh Beri
Now I am back to my old self, eagerly looking forward to the upcoming events, of which there are many, but the ones I am looking forward to are the English Premier League and UEFA Championship (Soccer), the Baseball playoffs and the biggest, India vs Australia in a 5 match Cricket Test series down under. [more]

Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) hosted its much-anticipated Diwali celebration on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Burlington Commons, from 2 PM to 6 PM. This year’s theme, “Threads of India, brought together India’s traditional weaves and handicrafts to the forefront. [more]

Saheli invites all community members to show their support and take a stand for survivors by coming together at the picturesque Horn Pond in Woburn on Saturday, October 19, 2024, starting at 9:00 am for the Saheli Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. [more]

Join AAANE for Mehfil-e- Mushaira 2024 on October 13th. [more]

ISW Durga Puja and Cultural Events will be celebrated for five days from October 9-13, 2024. [more]

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

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

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

A Shadaj Baithak event on October 5th in Lexington, MA will feature Abhishek Borkar (Sarod), Manas Kumar (Violin), S Akash (Flute), Yashwant Vaishnav (Tabla), and Amit Kavthekar (Tabla) [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]

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

by Ramya Ramachandran
On July 27, 2024, the Medway High School Auditorium became a vibrant hub for classical Indian art, hosting the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Swathi Kannan and Arthi Kannan, disciples of the esteemed Smt. Sapna Krishnan. This event was not merely a recital, it was a celebration of dedication, artistry, and the rich heritage of Bharatanatyam. The performance was a testament to the sister duo's dedication and the rich tradition of Bharatanatyam, marked by both technical precision and emotive expression. [more]

Dr. Chander Mukhi Kapoor Kapasi is a distinguished preventive medicine specialist with over 57 years of experience. She was recently honored with 'Clayton-Moser Distinguished Service Award' from Harvard University for her significant, long standing volunteer service to the University. [more]

Global Peace Secretariat is recipient of President's Volunteer Service Gold Medal Award 2023-2024 for its 2nd Anniversary. The award comes with a Gold Medal, Certificate and White House Letter signed by President Biden. Secretary General Kumu Gupta is a President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award recipient 2012. [more]

by Geetha Patil and Madhumati Patil
Navratri (or nine nights) is a Sanatana holiday that honors Shakti or the Divine Feminine/Mother and devotees worship her for spiritual cleansing, guidance, and enlightenment. Navaratri festival lasts for nine nights and ten days. It is a time of deep rest and rejuvenation and engage in prayer, fasting, and meditation to purify one’s mind and body. [more]

by Sunil Kumar D.
The Shamee Vriksha/Banni Mara/tree (Prosopis cineraria) is found in dry and arid regions at low altitudes. In Tamil, it is called Vanni, in Telugu Jammi, in Sanskrit Shamee, Saikanta in Bengali, Gonharea in Oriya, Loong Tree in Rajasthan, Jand in Punjabi and in Hindi Khejri. The decomposed leaves add nutrients (nitrogen) to the soil, thereby enhancing the growth and productivity of the crop. [more]

The India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA), a U.S.-based network of nonprofit, philanthropic, and charitable organizations focused on India, has announced their 3rd annual India Giving Day to be held on March 14, 2025. [more]

by Uday Virkud
It was a thrill, while I realized that there is a long way to go for me, before I can get confident to fly independently. There is so much to learn - Uday Virkud on his first exploratory flight experience. [more]

Adopt A Village Global Foundation (AAVGF) is committed to empower, enrich and enlighten agricultural farmer families by adopting remote villages globally through ecosystems powered by health, hygiene and nutrition verticals by dedicated philanthropists, subject matter experts and doctors worldwide. [more]

by Geethanjali
Navratri, the festival of Goddess Durga
Comes with great pomp and glimmer
We celebrate this festival for nine nights
Each night we honors her nine manifestations... [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
Sabudana Khichdi is a light dish made with sabudana, spiced lightly. It is mostly eaten during the festival of Navratri or Janmashtami when people are fasting. Sabudana Khichdi is one of the main fasting dish from western India, especially from the regions of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. You can eat it with a bowl full of curd. [more]

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“The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it.” ― Sir David Attenborough, Naturalist. [more]