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Our Voice And Yours


Men with beards have more bacteria than a dog's fur! "On the basis of these findings, dogs can be considered as clean, compared with bearded men.”
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Our Voice And Yours
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Sonu Nigam Show Binds Boston Audiences In A Spell
Sonu Nigam Show Binds Boston Audiences In A Spell


Around midnight, on the rainy evening of Friday, April 12, 2019, there were smiles on every music lover’s face as they left the DCU Centre in Worcester, Mass. Celebrated pop stars Sonu Nigam and Neha Kakkar backed by a team consisting of over twentyfive orchestra musicians and crew members had just finished presenting a multi-media show with old and new Bollywood hit songs for over three hours to an audience of over 4,000 New Englanders. The show was brought to us by Arsh and Anil Mehrotra.
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BAPS Women’s Conference Inspires Young Women Towards Their Goals


For Sonam Brahmbhatt, a first year medical student at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell University, the biggest merit of the BAPS Women’s Conference was connecting with other women. “It’s nice to know and learn from other women about their goals, the efforts they put to achieve them and the challenges faced along the way,” said Sonal.
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BAPS Women’s Conference Inspires Young  Women Towards Their Goals
Sita Kalyanam At Chinmaya Maruti
Sita Kalyanam At Chinmaya Maruti


Each year during Ramanavami, temples around the world re-enact the beautiful scene of the marriage of Rama and Sita. It is particularly popular in the South where the wedding is performed on Utsava Murthies of Rama and Sita. The event is a big crowd puller at the Chinmaya Maruti temple where Sita Kalyanam was held on April 13, 2019.
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WorldMusic Presents Zakir Hussain Masters Of Percussion


On Sunday, April 21 at 7:30pm, ZAKIR HUSSAIN MASTERS OF PERCUSSION show will be presented by WorldMusic/CrashArts at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston.
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WorldMusic Presents Zakir Hussain Masters Of Percussion
Mother's Day Ekal Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam
Mother's Day Ekal Surili Shaam Ekal Ke Naam


Each year Ekal brings a Bollywood music concert by fabulous singers from India to support schools running in remote rural villages in India. What better way to celebrate Mother's day, May 12, than to have a rocking afternoon followed by dinner and support a great cause!
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Fight For Kshiti - Live Musical Fundraiser


Kshiti Karthikeyan suffers from a rare and severe genetic condition called Leigh Syndrome. Leigh's is a terminal and severely progressive Neurodegenerative condition, that as of today has no known FDA treatment or cure. It affects 1 in 40,000 children. A musical fundraiser for the cause will be held on May 18th.
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Fight For Kshiti -   Live Musical Fundraiser
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The Triveni Ensemble Presents Sapta "The Seven Deadly Sins"
The Triveni Ensemble Presents Sapta


The seven sins were stories from ancient Hindu mythology and the dances were a combination of Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. The background music was a fusion of Indian classical and western instrumental -- Alarippu, Drums of Victory, Jathis for Opening Numbers, Boundless & Crown Jathi Mix, Boat to Nowhere, Shiva Ganga, Adenamma, Serpents.
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Samarpanam: A Tribute To The Gurus


Spandha and Sanskruthi schools of dance come together to present Samarpanam: A Tribute to the Gurus on June 1, 2019. We look forward to seeing you !
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Samarpanam: A Tribute To The Gurus
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NESSP Celebrates Chaitra Navaratri
NESSP Celebrates Chaitra Navaratri


NESSP Shirdi Sai Temple located in Groton, MA celebrated the Chaitra Navaratri a Nine-Day long festival starting April 5th through April 13th. Rama Navami is one of the important Hindu Festivals, celebrating the birth of lord Rama to King Dasharatha and Kausalya.
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Shree Ram Navami Celebrations At ISKCON


The ISKCON Boston Temple organized a jubilant public program on the evening of April 14, 2019 with hundreds of devotees to celebrate the occasion of Lord Rama's birthday, Shree Ram Navami, which is a Hindu spring festival, observed on the ninth and last day of Chaitra Navratri.
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Shree Ram Navami Celebrations At ISKCON
Shivalaya Temple Celebrates Shree Ram Navami
Shivalaya Temple Celebrates Shree Ram Navami


The Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston, MA, celebrated Shree Ram Navami - the birth anniversary of Lord Rama - the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the ninth and last day of Chaitra Navaratri, that is April 13, 2019, with much enthusiasm and devotion.
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Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav At Shree HariDham Temple


Shree HariDham Temple of Norwood, MA, organized two-days long Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav from 7:00am on Saturday, April 13 to 1:00pm on Sunday, April 14, 2019 with hundreds of devotees.
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Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav At Shree HariDham Temple
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Babson India Symposium: Gearing For Growth
Babson India Symposium: Gearing For Growth


The Babson India Group has been hosting the Babson India Symposium (BIS) for the past 4 years and this year we have planned it to be bigger than ever before. The theme of BIS 2019 is “Gearing For Growth”, under which we will have notable speakers from India to have a strong discussion on India’s future and potential in various sectors such as Social Entrepreneurship, Retail, Innovation and Luxury, Startups, and the overall Indian Economy.
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Satsang Center: Hanuman Jaranti And Aging Gracefully


Satsang Center invites you to join for Hanuman Jayanti this weekend on April 19th and 21st and on April 20th for Seniors: Aging Gracefully together!
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Satsang Center: Hanuman Jaranti And Aging Gracefully
Lalitha Kameshvara Kalyanam
Lalitha Kameshvara Kalyanam


by Rajesh Vaidheeswarran
Lalitha Kameshvara Kalyanam - This unique kalyanam utsavam (marriage celebration) is being conducted in the Boston area by Kanchi Kamakoti Seva Foundation from April 19-21, 2019.
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Upcoming Events At NESSP


Poojas, Competitions and more at New England Shirdi Sai Temple.
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Upcoming Events At NESSP
Guruvandana (Teachers Appreciation Day)
Guruvandana (Teachers Appreciation Day)


Swayamsevak Sangh New England Vibag welcomes you to a unique experience to express our gratitude to teachers.
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AAC's 13th Annual Unity Dinner


The Asian American Commission invites you to their 13th Annual Unity Dinner on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza in Boston, MA.
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AAC's 13th Annual Unity Dinner
Sri Krishna Vaibhava – A Thematic Classical Music & Dance Show
Sri Krishna Vaibhava – A Thematic Classical Music & Dance Show


Sri Krishna Vaibhava, an evening of music and dance for the performing arts enthusiasts is scheduled on Saturday, May 11, 2019 as an endeavor to showcase our local talented team of musicians and dancers, while raising funds for a good cause.
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Academy Of Creative Arts – Annual Art Show And Student Recitals


Over 150 students will be showcasing their art, dance and music talent at the Academy of Creative Arts Annual Art show and student recitals on May 19.
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Academy Of Creative Arts – Annual Art Show And Student Recitals
Celebration Of 90 Years Of Dr. Rajkumar – The Kannada Matinee Idol
Celebration Of 90 Years Of Dr. Rajkumar – The Kannada Matinee Idol


New England, we will celebrate Dr. Raj, Rajkumar's (Natasarvabhowma) contribution to Kannada life and culture on his 90th birth anniversary in style. Kala Tarangini presents an enchanting evening on June 16th, Raj Vaibhava that reminds us of the nostalgic movies and memories of this great legend -an event not to be missed by the Greater Boston area Kannadigas.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program


Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program is back this year! During the four weeks of the camp children from Kindergarten to 8th grade will delve into the stories of mighty Indian rulers and masterful architects, skilled politicians and passionate patriots, innovative scientists and inspiring poets.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston's Childrens' Summer Enrichment Program
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Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2019
Raj And Prem Goyal Award For Rising Star In Medicine 2019


Goyal Family Charitable Foundation and Lokvani.com invite applications for the 'Raj and Prem Goyal Award for Rising Star in Medicine'. The Award in the amount of $1,000 will be given to two talented sophomore or junior college students who have received an offer for a summer research position.
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TIME100: Mukesh Ambani, Hasan Minhaj, Arundhati Katju And Menaka Guruswamy


Mukesh Ambani, Hasan Minhaj, Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy among TIME's list of 100 most influential people.
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TIME100: Mukesh Ambani, Hasan Minhaj, Arundhati Katju And Menaka Guruswamy
Vision-Aid Announces The Dr. Badar And Mariam Maskati Vision-Aid Scholarship
Vision-Aid Announces The Dr. Badar And Mariam Maskati Vision-Aid Scholarship


for under-Vision-Aid announces new scholarship for under-privileged students in the memory of Dr. Badar and Mariam Maskati.
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What You Need To Know About Long-Term Care/ Protect Your Retirement:
Prepare For Long-Term Care Now/ Long-Term Care And Your Retirement


Like many people, you’ve worked hard to build your wealth for a more secure future. But have you considered how a significant health event could impact that wealth you’ve worked hard to build?
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What You Need To Know About Long-Term Care/ Protect Your Retirement: <br>Prepare For Long-Term Care Now/ Long-Term Care And Your Retirement
Governor Of Colorado Proclaims "Sikh Recognition Day"
Governor Of Colorado Proclaims


The state of Colorado has declared the second Sunday of every April as “Sikh Recognition Day,” which falls during the religious and historic Holiday for Sikhs known as Vaisakhi. In the historic proclamation signed by Governor Jared Polis, the newly elected governor for the state of Colorado, core aspects of the Sikh faith are discussed in great detail.
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Reflections On Dakshina


In order to teach the devotees the lesson of charity and to remove their attachment to money and thus to purify their minds, Baba got Dakshina from them; but there was this peculiarity, as Baba said, that He had to give back hundred times more of what He received.
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Reflections On Dakshina
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Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts by Arijit Singh Live in Concert, UIANE Holi Hai, Soulful Music by Zila Khan, Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, JA Jayanth, Sangeeta Shankar, Ranjani & Gayatri / Sanjay Subrahmanyam, ISW Hasya Kava Sammelan, Kala Tarangini - Sri Krishna Vaibhava & Raj Vaibhava, Sikkil Gurucharan, Anand Bhate in Concert, Samarpanam, and 2019 MITHAS Membership.
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Recipe - Pressure Cooker


Easy Pressure cooker recipes.
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Recipe - Pressure Cooker

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Event Update
Saturday - 04/20/19
Soulful Music by Zila Khan (Cancelled)

Thursday - 04/25/19
TiE Boston: Monthly Networking & Speaker Series

Friday - 04/26/19
SETU Presents Devdas
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Ashwini Bhide Deshpande

Saturday - 04/27/19
SETU Presents Devdas
MITHAS: JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute)
Bihar Jharkhand Association of New England Holi
Patidar Samaj Raas Garba
CRY Boston- Bollywood Dance Night

Sunday - 04/28/19
SETU Presents Devdas
MITHAS: Sangeeta Shankar (Hindustani Violin)
Gurvandana (Teachers Appreciation Day)

Monday - 04/29/19
US Premiere of the Indian film SIR

Wednesday - 5/1/19
200 Hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India
Yoga teacher training in India

Friday - 5/3/19
CMB Double Header: Ranjani & Gayatri / Sanjay Subrahmanyam
ISW: Hasya Kavi Sameelan

Saturday - 5/4/19
IDC: Seminar on the Mughal Period (1500AD-1750AD)
CMB Double Header: Ranjani & Gayatri / Sanjay Subrahmanyam

Sunday - 5/5/19
Akshaya Patra Boston Gala

Monday - 5/6/19
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh India

Tuesday - 5/7/19
TiECON East

Friday - 5/10/19
Chinmaya: Akhanda Ramayan

Saturday - 5/11/19
Chinmaya: Akhanda Ramayan
Sri Annamacharya
Kala Tarangini - Sri Krishna Vaibhava & Raj Vaibhava
IAGB 5K Walk/Run 2019
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