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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very happy Papmochani Ekadashi, Chaitra Amavasya, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Navratri!

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Our Voice And Yours
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Lokvani Talks To Praveen Sahay
Lokvani Talks To Praveen Sahay


Chair of the Learnquest Music festival that will be held on April 3-7, Sahay gives us the details of the festivals and presents opportunities to participate. He encourages everyone to bring someone new to the festival so that we can spread the magic of Indian classical music to others.
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In Conversation With Dr. K. (Subbu) Subramanian


Alongside a distinguished technical and management career, Dr. K.(Subbu) Subramanian, has also dived deep into Vedanta. He has written several books on spirituality. He talked to Lokvani about his recent book- Spirituality in Practice that makes spirituality accessible for the current generation.
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In Conversation With Dr. K. (Subbu) Subramanian
Music For The Soul- LearnQuest Annual Music Conference
Music For The Soul- LearnQuest Annual Music Conference


by Pallavi Nagesha
It is said that music lifts the soul. By stirring the incognizant mind music awakens energies which create a pathway to transcendence. Meditation through music or nādōpāsana is an idea put forth as a path to Salvation. Join LearnQuest for our 15th annual Music Conference where we can soak in the healing showers of music. Our main event will be held from April 7th through 9th, 2023 at Casey Theater, Regis College in Weston, MA.
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LearnQuest Pre-Conference And Lecture Demonstration Events


The LearnQuest Music conference begins with a kick-off concert by Swati Panda, Revathi Ramaswamy, and Apratim Majumdar on March 18th in collaboration with the India Society of Worcester followed by several lec-dems, starting with Anirban Dasgupta and Amit Chatterjee, in collaboration with Boston area education institutions every weekend until the 3-Day Music Festival.
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LearnQuest Pre-Conference And Lecture Demonstration Events
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Holi Celebrations And Poojas
Holi Celebrations And Poojas


Pictures of Holi Celebrations and Poojas at Sri Dwarkamai and Satsang Center.
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BSKST Presents Sangamam


Boston Sri Kalikambal Shiva Temple presents Sangamam featuring students of Aparna Balaji, Tara Anand, Durga Krishnan and Neyveli Narayanan.
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BSKST Presents Sangamam
The South Asian Showdown Competition
The South Asian Showdown Competition


The 14th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the world renowned Strand Theatre. South Asian Showdown will host 12 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the South Asian Showdown Champions!
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IAB Meet And Greet Town Candidates And Volunteer Appreciation


As Spring is upon us in a few weeks, so is the town election season. The elections will be held on April 1, 2023. As part of the civic mission for Indian Americans for Burlington, we are hosting a Town Candidate meet and greet in-person event on March 19th, 1:30-4:00 pm.
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IAB Meet And Greet Town Candidates And Volunteer Appreciation
HWN: Youth Perspective On Evolving As A Hindu
HWN: Youth Perspective On Evolving As A Hindu


Hindu Women’s Network invites you to celebrate International Women's Day for a session on the Hindu youth perspective on adhering to/balancing Hindu values while living in a multi-cultural society on March 19th.
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Gurjarati Play: Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai


Dhoom Entertainment present Gurjarati play Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on March 24th in Burlington, MA. Buy tickets her.
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Gurjarati Play: Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Jnana Yajna On Manah Sodhanam By Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya
Jnana Yajna On Manah Sodhanam By Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya


Chinmaya Mission Boston presents Jnana Yajna on Manah Sodhanam by Brahmacarini Shubhani Caitanya from April 7th-9th.
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LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival


LearnQuest will hold a 3-day festival of Indian Classical Music from April 7-9, 2023 at Regis College, Weston, MA.
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LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser
Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser


Boston Bhangra is planning to host a fundraiser 'Baisakhi Gala' at the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA on April 29th.
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Akshaya Patra Gala 2023


Akshaya Patra New England Gala 2023 will be held on Sunday May 21, 2023 at Marriott Burlington Hotel.
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Akshaya Patra Gala 2023
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Chaitra Navaratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Navreh Celebrations at NESSP.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Musical Concerts


Ekal is excited to present Sa Re Ga Ma fame, Vishwanath Batunge, and his team touring cities all over the US this year. Stay tuned for more details for cities near you.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Musical Concerts
Upcoming Events At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham
Upcoming Events At Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham


Amavasys Dakshina Kali Puja, Sri Vasanta Navaratri Celebrations and Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burlington, MA.
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Satsang Center: Upcoming Events


Join Satsang Center in celebrating Sri RamNavmi and Sri Hanuman Pragatya Utsav.
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Satsang Center: Upcoming Events
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Ambika Grover Of Greenwich, Conn Places 6th In The 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Ambika Grover Of Greenwich, Conn Places 6th In The 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search


Ambika Grover, of Greenwich, Conn., placed 6th in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search and received an $80,000 award for developing an injectable layered microbubble designed to target and break up blood clots and prevent them from reforming.
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Kumudini Gupta Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize 2023


Kumudini (Kumu) Gupta, a Massachusetts resident, has volunteered her time for global peace and social justice for over two decades.
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Kumudini Gupta Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize 2023
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Basic Useful Tips For Your Weight Loss
Basic Useful Tips For Your Weight Loss


by Drs. Indrajeet tyagi and Iranna Hirapur
In order to lose weight, you need to understand the concept of what to eat and what not to eat. One thing to know for sure is that our body needs calories that comes from foods. Therefore, you should start eating very low calorie foods that fills up your tummy and at the same time, they provides all the required proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for the weekend!
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For The Mathematically Inclined

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Event Update
Saturday - 03/18/23
South Asian Showdown Competition
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion Dance Competition
Brahma Kumaris: The Link of Love
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BK: The Link of Love

Sunday - 03/19/23
Indian Wedding Expo
IAB: Meet and Greet with town election candidates
HWN: Youth perspective on Evolving as a Hindu

Monday - 03/20/23
Free Yoga on zoom every weekday Monday to Friday

Wednesday - 03/22/23
Dwarkamai: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa

Friday - 03/24/23
Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Gujarati Drama

Saturday - 03/25/23
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam

Sunday - 03/26/23
MITHAS: Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Vocal)
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam

Monday - 03/27/23
Free Yoga on zoom every weekday Monday to Friday

Thursday - 03/30/23
Dwarkamai: Shri Ram Navami

Saturday - 4/1/23
IARI Chess Competition
Learning Foundations of Indian Devotional Music with Kiran Nath

Monday - 4/3/23
Free Yoga on zoom every weekday Monday to Friday

Friday - 4/7/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/8/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Sunday - 4/9/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/15/23
Braj Mandir of Sri Radha Bhakti: Holi

Sunday - 4/16/23
Spandha School of Dance: Nauka Charitram

Saturday - 4/22/23
NEMA Drishya 2023
Northsouth Foundation/IANH Regional Contests 2023
MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and GJR Krishnan (Carnatic Violin)

Sunday - 4/23/23
Naatu-Naatu - A "Funraiser

Thursday - 4/27/23
TiECON East 2023

Friday - 4/28/23
TiECON East 2023

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