Our Voice And Yours
Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Diwali! A year ago, voters approved the Fair Share Amendment - a new surtax on income over $1 million to support education and transportation. Let's check in on what's happened since then. [more]

LEAD FEATURES

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Celebrating Service And Artistry: VFS's Volunteering Appreciation Award Ceremony
	On November 4, 2023, the Volunteers for Seniors (VFS) organized a remarkable event, the VFS Award Ceremony, to pay tribute to the remarkable dedication of volunteers serving the senior community. [more]

Is Consciousness A Miracle?
Renowned cognitive psychologist and author Steven Pinker and Sadhguru unraveled the many mysteries of consciousness during their riveting conversation on the topic at Harvard Sanders Theatre. Harvard Professor and the founder of the Sadguru Center for a Conscious Planet, Dr. Bala Balasubramanium moderated the event. [more]

Blood Pressure: Which Is More Important Systolic Or Diastolic?

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur Knowing your blood pressure ranges matters a lot to your health care provider and to you as well because when the heart beats, blood pulses through the arteries to travel throughout the body. However, it is not a steady stream like your garden hose. The pulse of the blood flow and the pressure it exerts change from moment to moment. The blood pressure reading reports two numbers, often in the format of '120 over 80.' [more]

The Savvy Traveller WithTanuja Sud - Varanasi
ndia is a land of rich culture, history, and spirituality. Varanasi, often referred to as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is considered the holiest city in Hinduism. [more]

ISW Celebrates Eighth Year Of Diwali At Worcester Art Museum
	The India Society has been sharing the Diwali spirit with the wider greater Worcester community for the last 8 years with a unique Diwali celebration at the beautiful Worcester Art Museum. This year's event was on November 5th. [more]

Significance Of Kartika Maas

by Sunil Kumar The month of Kartika/Damodara Month/festival of Deepam, considered sacred for worshiping Lord Vishnu, began on Sun, Oct 29, 2023 and ends on Mon, Nov 27, 2023 in the eighth Lunar month of Hindu calendar. It is the best, the purest, and the most glorious of all months because there is no other month equal to Kartika and is very dear to Vaishnavas, Shaivas, Jains, Sikhs, and many others. [more]

LOCAL HAPPENINGS

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Odissi-Saxophone-Sitar-Tabla Collaboration
	Dr. Kaberi Sen, Pt. Arup Chattopadhyay, Anjan Saha and Phil Scarf presented a unique collaborative presentation where Odissi, Indian instrumental music blended seamlessly with Saxophone to create a delightful evening of music and dance. The event was held on Oct 28, 2023 at the Chinmaya Auditorium. [more]

Raghunanandan Panshikar Warms Boston Audiences’ Hearts
by Sonali Tambe On an unseasonably warm Saturday in October, Shadaj, a non-profit organization in the Greater Boston area, featured Pandit Raghunandan Panshikar for their final concert of the 2023 season. [more]

GOPIO-CT Chapter Hosts Welcome Dinner For Univ. Of Connecticut Students
	GOPIO-CT organized a highly successful Meet and Greet session with the new students enrolled at the University of Connecticut Business School on Friday, October 20th in Stamford, CT. An Interactive Discussion Panel “Tips on How to Market Oneself and Succeed in America.” followed. It was moderated by GOPIO-CT President Dr. Jaya Daptardar. [more]

NEHTI: Diwali And SkandaSashti Celebrations
Join Sri Lakshmi Temple for Diwali Celebrations and Skanda Shashti Uthsavam from Nov. 11th-19th. [more]

Durga Temple: Diwali Kali Puja & Dhanteras Laxmi Puja
	Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham ill be celebrating Dhanteras Laxmi Puja on 11/10 and Diwali Kali Puja on 11/11. [more]

NESSP: Upcoming Events
Pradosham, Dhanteras and Deepavali at NESSP. [more]

Upcoming Events For Diwali Holy Days In Satsang Center
	Maruti Maha Yagna, Diwali-Annakut, Jalaram Jayanthi, Rangoli and Sundarkand at Satsang Center. [more]

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Ekal Sa Re Ta Re: Vocal Competition
Ekal Vidyalaya presents Ekal Sa Re Ta Re featuring Indian and Western Non-Classical vocal competion on November 18th. Register now. [more]

UIANE Diwali Celebrations 2023
	United India Association of New England invites you for Diwali Celebration: Festival of Lights on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Newton, MA. [more]

Upcoming Events For Diwali Holy Days In Satsang Center
Maruti Maha Yagna, Diwali-Annakut, Jalaram Jayanthi, Rangoli and Sundarkand at Satsang Center. [more]

The Biggest Boston Bhangra Ever - Don't Miss It
	Balle Balle Balle! It’s that time of the year again, and Boston Bhangra, Inc is hosting their 20th annual Boston Bhangra Competition on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 with legendary Miss Pooja and teams from all over US and Canada. [more]

YOUTH PROFILE

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Miss India New England -2023
‘Miss India New England’ 2023 show will be held on Sunday ‘November 26th’ at ‘Double Tree by Hilton Boston-Andover’ in Massachusetts featuring Miss India, Miss Teen, Mrs/Ms India, Classic Mrs/Ms India and Pree-Teen. [more]

PEOPLE

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UIANE Elects Executive Committee For 2024
	Dr. Neela Gandhi (President), Aanch Jain (Vice President), Parvin Khetarpal (Secretary) and Jaya Goyal (Treasurer) were elected as Executive Committee members of UIANE during their Annual Meeting and Election which was held on October 29, 2023. [more]

CONTRIBUTIONS

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The Spirit Of Diwali Celebrations
by Indrajeet Tyagi On a dark Kartik Amavasya tithi A no-moon day, Diwali arrives and Makes the dark no-moon night bright A beautiful and joyful festival indeed... [more]

Special People
	by Geethanjali Special people in the world Just naturally do as always Special and meaningful things Make all the lives around them More brighter and happier too... [more]

The Hand Gestures That Narrate Buddhist Principles
Abhaya Mudra, with right hand with all five fingers extended, symbolizing Peace, Protection and Benevolence. [more]

Know The Health Benefits Of Kadi Patta (Curry Leaves)

by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil Kadi Patta/Curry Leaves (Murraya Koenigil) are well known for adding exotic aromatic flavor and distinctive taste to Indian cuisine along with their countless nutritional and medicinal benefits. These small, glossy and dark green curry leaves are powerhouses of various nutrients such as copper, minerals, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin A, C, B-6, magnesium, amino acids, and iron. [more]

Psoriasis Treatment In Ayurveda And Homeopathy
by Geetha Patil and Dr. Kirankumar Rathod Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic (immune-mediated inflammatory condition) skin disorder that causes inflammation, redness and itchy scaling on the skin which is a result of the accumulation of toxins in the body including in the blood and skin. [more]

LIFESTYLE

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Puran Poli For Deepavali
	Puran Poli is a popular Maharashtrian recipe made during Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Holi or any other celebrations. It does take a bit of skill and patience to make, the results are well worth it! This sweet recipe also pretty darn nutritious when eaten with Ghee and mango rasa. [more]

Recipes
Pumpkins are back. [more]

Laugh A While
	It is daylight savings week and time to laugh. [more]

Picture Of The Fortnight
Glow of Divinity! [more]

Thought For The Day
	Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most difficult sacrifice. It demands greater heroism than war. It demands greater fidelity to the truth and a much more perfect purity of conscience. - Thomas Merton. [more]

Obituary: Chandu Shah
Chandu Shah, an angel investor, a successful entrepreneur, a loving husband & father to his twin children, a published poet, actor and producer, and an active supporter of Akshaya Patra and SAPNE, was with his wife Eshani Shah in India, when he suffered cardiac arrest on November 3, 2023. Join in to celebrate his life on November 11th at 1:30 pm in Burlington High School, Burlington, MA. [more]

Obituary: Raj Kumari Jain
	Raj Kumari Jain, wife of Narinder Jain, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023. Raj Jain was associated with IANH from its inception in 1989. [more]