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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Navaratri and Indigenous People Day weekend!

Baiju Bhatt, 36 year old co-founder of popular investing app Robinhood Markets, is among the youngest billionaires on Forbes 400 list!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Sharayu Mahale
Lokvani Talks To Sharayu Mahale


Sharayu Mahale is an LA-based actor, dancer, and photographer. She came into acting through her training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Jayashree Bala Rajamani. Recent projects include starring in “Unmothered” a short film which won HBO's APA Visionaries award, workshopping a new play called “Women of Zalongo” and more. She talked to Lokvani about her acting career.
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Bollywood Baatein


After attending the Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan winged her way to Dubai to spearhead a campaign against street harassment.
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Bollywood Baatein
India Hindu Period (500CE-1500CE) Science And Technology
India Hindu Period (500CE-1500CE) Science And Technology


by Bijoy Misra
The period witnessed remarkable progress in astronomy and mathematics with more accurate observations of the sky and development of asymptotic methods in solving nonlinear equations beside speech science and health sciences.
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Society Of Indo-American Architects And Designers (SIAD)


The Boston group of Architects and Designers, which was started by Architect B.D. Nayak in 2014, now has a new name, Society of Indo-American Architects and Designers (SIAD) with Ms. Sindu Meier as the Chairperson.
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Society Of Indo-American Architects And Designers (SIAD)
IANH Appeal To Support NSK Homeless Shelter
IANH Appeal To Support NSK Homeless Shelter


NSK has embarked on critical mission to renovate a school building, on 35 Spring Street Nashua, into a new, expanded emergency shelter. IANH has been fortunate to serve Nashua soup Kitchen for many years and a valuable partner to raise funds.
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Hindu Heritage Month Opening Ceremony


by Geetha Patil
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)/ the World Hindu Council of America (WHCA) organized the virtual Hindu Heritage Month (HHM) Opening Ceremony on Friday, October 1, 2021, to kick off the month-long celebration of rich and ancient Hindu heritage. Many organizations and Mandirs representing millions of Hindus across North America and thousands of audiences participated in the event with much zeal and zest.
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Hindu Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Over 450 People Attend TIECON
Over 450 People Attend TIECON


Over 450 people attended TIECON East that was held at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA on Oct. 1, 2021. Featuring over 50 speakers, the event was great place for entrepreneurs to hear experts in various fields and to network.
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KHMC Concert - Yash Ravish, Vaibhavi And Utsavi James, And Tarun Bangalore


Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle presents a Carnatic Concert by Yash Ravish, Vaibhavi and Utsavi James, and Tarun Bangalore on Oct. 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Facebook Live.
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KHMC Concert - Yash Ravish, Vaibhavi And Utsavi James, And Tarun Bangalore
Gurjar: Navaratri 2021 And Dandiya Under The Skies
Gurjar: Navaratri 2021 And Dandiya Under The Skies


Gurjar invites you to celebrate Navaratri together with outdoors Dandiya Under The Skies on October 9th at Reading High School Football Field, MA from 5:30 pm.
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Durga Temple: Navaratri / Durga Puja Mahotsavam


Sri Sissha Lalitha Peetham Durga Temple will be celebrating Saran Navaratri, Durga Puja and Vijaya Dasami from October 6-15, 2021.
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Durga Temple: Navaratri / Durga Puja Mahotsavam
NEHTI: 2021 Navarathri Cultural Programs
NEHTI: 2021 Navarathri Cultural Programs


New England Hindu Temple will be hosting a series of cultural program for the Navarathri everyday until Oct. 15th.
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VYO: Nav Vilas Manorath - Garba & Dandiya


VYO invites you to fun filled nights of Garba and Dandiya from Oct.7th to Oct. 9th. Free admission.
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VYO: Nav Vilas Manorath - Garba & Dandiya
Sewa Garba 2021
Sewa Garba 2021


Sewa International, Boston Chapter invites your family and all friends to Sewa Garba 2021 on Oct. 9th.
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Chinmaya Mission: Navaratri Celebrations


Join Chinmaya Mission every day for cultural programs during Navaratri.
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Chinmaya Mission: Navaratri Celebrations
Satsang Center: Navaratri Mahotsav
Satsang Center: Navaratri Mahotsav


Navaratri celebrations at the Satsang Center!
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RIHTS - Dussehra & Navaratri Celebrations


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society invites you to celebrate Dussehra and N. Navaratri Celebrations from Oct. 6th to 14th.
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RIHTS - Dussehra & Navaratri Celebrations
Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health


Nataraja Yoga Center is offering two sessions of Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health over the weekends of Oct. 22nd (Voorhees, NJ) and Oct. 29th (Laxmi Niwas, NH).
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Dussehra and Temple Anniversary Celebrations at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Ekal: Future Of India Gala
Ekal: Future Of India Gala


Join Bolly-Fusion Dance Workshop By Sakshi Palakode on Oct. 13th and save the date for the Ekal Future of India Gala on Nov. 13th.
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LearnQuest@25 Concert Series


LearnQuest is delighted to announce a series of musical events - LearnQuest@25 Concert Series - on October 23rd to mark LearnQuest Academy's 25 years of service to the community in the greater Boston area.
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LearnQuest@25 Concert Series
Light Body Activation By Rejith Kumar
Light Body Activation By Rejith Kumar


Register for “Light Body Activation” Sunday Oct. 17, 6 am EST conducted for free by Lord Muruga Devotee Shri. Rejith Kumar of Thrissur, Kerala.
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Arangetram: Mayari Bala Rajamani


by Sathvika Gunturu
After years of dancing under the guidance of her guru, and mother, Jayshree Bala Rajamani, Mayari finally reached the day of her Arangetram. The standing ovation was certainly earned, with the effort that Mayari put in and the success of this great achievement.
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Arangetram: Mayari Bala Rajamani
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Fall 2021 BU Dean's Distinguished Speaker
Fall 2021 BU Dean's Distinguished Speaker


BU Dean Arun Upneja will be hosting a fireside chat with Niren Chaudhary CEO of Panera Bread as part of the Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series on Friday, October 15, 2021.
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Chandreyee Lahiri’s “Dumba Chora” Selected For BBF’s 11th All-city Read


“Dumba Chora” is set in the Sundarbans, a culturally and ecologically important region which spans the vast Delta of the Ganges in Bangladesh and India. It follows the story of newlyweds Shekhar and Sutapa, as well as their boatman, Rehman, as they spend the night on a boat stuck in the delta. “Dumba Chora” explores universal themes of human trust and connection against a vivid and evocative natural background.
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Chandreyee Lahiri’s “Dumba Chora” Selected For BBF’s 11th All-city Read
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How To Reduce Your Property Taxes
How To Reduce Your Property Taxes


If you dread the annual letter informing you that your property tax is going to go up again what can you do? Your best bet is usually to approach the assessor and ask for a property revaluation. Here are some ideas to successfully reduce your home's appraised value.
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Consulate General Of India, New York: Online Painting Competition - National Unity Day


To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Consulate General of India, New York invites all to participate in an online painting competition on the theme "National Unity Day". Deadline: October 20th.
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Consulate General Of India, New York: Online Painting Competition - National Unity Day
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For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two math problems to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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Obituary - Neeraj Chandra


Neeraj Chandra, Founder & CEO, Arkit Consultants LLC passed away on Oct. 6, 2021 during a trip to Mexico. A beloved member of the Indian Community in New England, the sudden death has come as a shock to the community.
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Obituary - Neeraj Chandra

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Saturday - 10/23/21
Chinmaya Mission Boston to celebrate Hindu Heritage Month

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IARI Diwali Fest 2021

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Bramhavaadini: Gita for the Goddess in You

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