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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

A virtual public hearing will take place on Monday 9/13/21 at 11:00 am to discuss a bill which affects the future education of your children titled “An Act relative to anti-racism, equity and justice in education” MA H584/S365. For any concerns, act NOW!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To John Barros


Lokvani talked to John Barros, Candidate for Boston Mayor, about the Asian American issues that are of interest to him. Please remember to vote on September 14th.
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Lokvani Talks To John Barros
Saheli Foster Care Initiative
Saheli Foster Care Initiative


Saheli is launching a new program called 'Foster care initiative' to provide a resource of foster parents for children who need to be placed in a foster home.
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India Hindu Period (500CE To 1500CE) – Geography And People


by Hemendra Acharya
Lives of people living in southern India continued at the same pace as before, but the lives of people living in northern and western India were impacted drastically during the second half of this period because of Islamic invasions and the establishment of Islamic rule.
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India Hindu Period (500CE To 1500CE) – Geography And People
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood  Baatein


Ranveer Singh and his two ponytails leave netizens amused.
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops


Lokvani and AcceptU will be offering a free workshop “Inside the College Admissions Office” on Sunday, September 19th. Register now!
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Lokvani College Admission Workshops
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Date, Significance And History
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Date, Significance And History


According to Hindu customs, Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the deity Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and prosperity. It is one of the biggest and most auspicious festivals in India.
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Bramhavaadini - Gita For The Goddess In You


A special in-depth course on the Bhagavad Gita focused specially on the learnings for women will be offered by Dr. Shashi Dwarknath, spiritual advisor, Chinmaya Maruti, Andover, MA. Whether it be work-life balance, parenting or progress in career, the Gita provides guidance. The online course will be held on Saturdays, starting on Sep. 11.
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Bramhavaadini - Gita For The Goddess In You
NEHTI: Ganesh Chathurthi Festival
NEHTI: Ganesh Chathurthi Festival


Sri Lakshmi temple in Ashland, MA will be celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi on Friday Sep. 10, 2021.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham Conducts Sri Ganesh Navaratri Mahotsavam
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham Conducts Sri Ganesh Navaratri Mahotsavam


Ganesh Pooja at the Burlington, MA temple will be held on Friday Sep 10th. Kalasa Sthapanam is at 10:00 am. The Chaturthi Vratham Puja is at 6:00 pm.
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Braj Mandir: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration


Brij Mandir in Holbrook, MA will hold the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on September 10th at 6:30 pm.
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Braj Mandir: Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest
Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest


Gurjar Presents India Heritage Fest at the Lowell Heritage State Park on September 12th from 12pm-6pm.
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Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center


by Sudhir Parikh
Nataraja Yoga Center will be offering 17 Sessions of Promotion of Positive Health - Basic YOGA Training from Sep. 14th to Oct. 31st.
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Yoga Programs Offered By Nataraja Yoga Center
Ganesh Anand Utsav At Satsang Center
Ganesh Anand Utsav At Satsang Center


Satsang Center will celebrate Ganesh festival with Sthapana on Sep 10th and Visarjan on Sep. 19th.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children


Registration is now open for Bal Vihar classes starting on Sep 12, 2021.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children
Bala Vihar And Amruta Vihar
Bala Vihar And Amruta Vihar


Chinmaya Maruti Andover registrations for Bala Vihar and Amruta Vihar (spiritual classes for children with developmental disabilities) is now open. All classes are virtual.
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Ekal Ki Shaam / IndiArt


Ekal Vidyalaya is hosting its virtual fundraiser on Oct. 2 featuring some of India's finest artists including Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant. Enroll in the National Art Contest to Empower Rural India.
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Ekal Ki Shaam /  IndiArt
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival 2021


The Lotus Festival is back in-person this year at the beautiful Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, MA on September 18th.
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IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common


IAB – Indian Americans for Burlington is very grateful and excited to celebrate 'The Festival of Lights – Diwali' on September 26th from 4PM to 7PM in Burlington Town Common with Selectmen and other dignitaries in attendance. The IAB team has the event planned with dance programs, activities, and other booths.
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IAB Diwali 2021 Celebration At The Burlington Town Common
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Monami Chakraborty And Nikita Ramanujam Named 2021 2021 Goldsmith Fellows
Monami Chakraborty And Nikita Ramanujam Named 2021 2021 Goldsmith Fellows


Harvard Business School named Monami Chakraborty And Nikita Ramanujam as 2021 Horace W. Goldsmith Fellows for leadership roles in nonprofit and public sector organizations.
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Semi-Finalists Announced For TiE Boston Women's Pitch Competition!


Alicia Tulsee, Theresa Dankovich, Bryanne Leeming, Amrita Saigal, Avani Sarkar, Marcie Black and Shriya Srinivasan were name semi-finalist for the upcoming TiE Boston Women's Pitch Competition on September 15th.
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Semi-Finalists Announced For TiE Boston Women's Pitch Competition!
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A 30th Anniversary Forever Domestic Violence Stamp Proposal
A 30th Anniversary Forever Domestic Violence Stamp Proposal


To mark the 30th Anniversary on Sep. 13, 2024 of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) authored in 1994 by then Senator Joseph Biden, Miss Kumu Gupta has sent in a proposal for a 30th Ann. Forever Domestic Violence Stamp to the US Postal Service to be issued in 2024.
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Protect Your Valuables Before Thieves Arrive


If you are concerned about protecting your valuables, here are several suggestions to consider for protecting them from would-be thieves.
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Protect Your Valuables Before Thieves Arrive
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Congratulations to Kaavya Hegde who was the winner of the last set of problems. Here are two math problems to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Saturday - 09/11/21
Bramhavaadini: Gita for the Goddess in You

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Akhanda Ramayana

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