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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Erin Murphy
Lokvani Talks To Erin Murphy


Erin Murphy is running for the Boston City Council-at-large position. She has many important things she would like to work on including education, affordable housing and mental health. She talked to Lokvani about her platform. Election is on November 2nd.
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Diwali Mithai Mela At Home Kitchen


Home Kitchen, an Indian fusion takeout restaurant, will be holding a Diwali Mithai Mela this Sunday 10/31 from 11am-3pm at 324 Chestnut St, Needham, MA.
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Diwali Mithai Mela At Home Kitchen
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Peace Protest By Hindu, Buddhist Christian Unity Council Of New England
Peace Protest By Hindu, Buddhist Christian Unity Council Of New England


On the late morning of October 24, 2021, the Hindu, Buddhist Christian Unity Council of New England organized a peace protest to condemn the terrorists who killed the minority Hindu people and vandalized ISKCON temple and the number of houses in many districts of Bangladesh at Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.
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ISKCON Boston Holds Peaceful March


International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Boston with Puja Udjapan Parisad and Utshab held a peaceful march (Kirtan Protest) on Saturday October 23, 2021 in Copley Square, Boston, MA.
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ISKCON Boston Holds Peaceful March
India Association Of Rhode Island Diwali
India Association Of Rhode Island  Diwali


Join IARI to celebrate Diwali on Oct. 30 at 4 pm in Bishop McVinney Auditorium in Providence, RI.
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RIHTS - Deepavali Celebrations


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society will celebrate Diwali from November 2nd - 5th.
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RIHTS - Deepavali Celebrations
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RIHTS:Sanskit Classes For Adults
RIHTS:Sanskit Classes For Adults


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society is presenting Sanskrit classes for adults starting Oct. 30.
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Rangoli Competition At Satsang Center


Enjoy Rangoli Competition at the Satsang Center on Oct. 30-31, 2021.
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Rangoli Competition At Satsang Center
KHMC Concert - Mahathi Gopinathan, Diya Ganesh And Varun Chandramouli
KHMC Concert - Mahathi Gopinathan, Diya Ganesh And Varun Chandramouli


Karnatic Hindustani Music Circle presents a Carnatic Veena Concert by Mahathi Gopinathan, Diya Ganesh and Varun Chandramouli on Oct. 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Facebook Live.
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CMB: Interfaith Concert 'Faiths In Tune'


On Sunday November 7, 2021 Central Mass Connections in Faith (CMACIF) and the Westborough Interfaith Clergy are co-sponsoring an Interfaith Concert with the title of: “Faiths in Tune.” Chinmaya Mission Boston Metro-West Chapter is happy to be part of this wonderful initiative.
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CMB: Interfaith Concert 'Faiths In Tune'
The Worcester Art Museum Lights Up For Diwali Fall Community Day!
The Worcester Art Museum Lights Up For Diwali Fall Community Day!


Light triumphs over darkness and knowledge over ignorance at this year’s Fall Community Day. Diwali: the Festival of Lights returns to the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) with a full day of performances and programs for all ages. This free community event, held in partnership with the India Society of Worcester, will be on Sunday November 7, from 10am to 4pm.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston To Host A Colorful Diwali Banquet


Chinmaya Mission Boston is happy to invite everyone to the Annual Diwali Banquet & Fundraiser event. This is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14th 2021 and will be held at our Sri Chinmaya Maruti Center in Andover.
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Chinmaya Mission Boston To Host A Colorful Diwali Banquet
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Temple Update Meeting and Deepavali Celebrations at NESSP.
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Fireside Chat With Kiran Mazumdar Shah, Niren Chaudhary And Renu Khator


Ekal Vidyalaya will host Fireside Chats with Kiran Mazumdar Shah, Niren Chaudhary and Renu Khator on November 13th as part of the Future of India Virtual Gala.
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Fireside Chat With Kiran Mazumdar Shah, Niren Chaudhary And Renu Khator
Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health


Nataraja Yoga Center is offering next session of Vyasa Yoga - Promotion Of Positive Health over the weekend of Oct. 29th (Laxmi Niwas, NH).
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Arangetram: Tarika Sridhar And Aashna Diddee


On October 10th, 2021, a friendly and festive reception welcomed guests to the Bharatanatyam Arangetram (solo dance debut) of Tarika Sridhar, daughter of Hema & Sridhar Iyengar, and Aashna Diddee, daughter of Vandana and Sumeet Diddee, at Grafton High School.
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Arangetram: Tarika Sridhar And Aashna Diddee
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AAPI’s Panel Discussion Explores Ways To “Stop Domestic Violence”
AAPI’s Panel Discussion Explores Ways To “Stop Domestic Violence”


Lata Rao, Seema Arora, and Manju Sheth were paert of an international web-conference on Ways to Prevent Domestic Violence, with renowned speakers from across the United States and India which was organized by the Women’s Committee of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Sunday, October 17th, 2021.
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Employee Tax-Free Income


While most income received from your employer quickly ends up on a W-2 tax form at the end of the year, here are some common employee benefits that often avoid the impact of Federal taxes.
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Employee Tax-Free Income
Hindu Dharma, Hindutva And Hindudvesha
Hindu Dharma, Hindutva And Hindudvesha


The “Hindu Dharma, Hindutva and Hindudvesha” conference is organized by American Hindus Against Defamation (AHAD) an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America (VHPA) and Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF). The entire conference will take place every consecutive Saturday and Sunday through mid-November. Registration for the conferences can be found at https://hindudvesha.org/.
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Laugh A While


What do you call a pumpkin comedian?
A joke-o-lantern!
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Laugh A While
Recipes For Diwali
Recipes For Diwali


The Festivals of Lights is filled with sweetness!
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Picture Of The Fortnight


New England - the best of seasons - Beautiful fall.
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” - Maya Angelou.
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Event Update
Saturday - 10/30/21
IARI Diwali Fest 2021
VHPA DIwali Celebrations

Sunday - 10/31/21
Dhoom Entertainment: Vagya Re Dhol with Kinjal Dave (Cancelled)
Diwali Mithai Mela

Sunday - 11/7/21
Interfaith Music concert

Thursday - 11/11/21
Bramhavaadini: Gita for the Goddess in You

Sunday - 11/28/21
Chanmaya Mission Annual Diwali Banquet

Friday - 12/3/21
Welcome Back Zindagi

Sunday - 12/5/21
Saheli: Wine and Art Fest

Friday - 12/31/21
Lokvani Sponsorship 2021
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Thursday - 1/6/22
Yoga Teacher Training Goa

Saturday - 1/15/22
Court Marriage in Delhi

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