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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Ugadi!

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Our Voice And Yours
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Samarpan: A Musical Tribute To Guru
Samarpan: A Musical Tribute To Guru


Chinmaya Maruthi in Andover is hosting a year long celebration to commemorate the 108th birth anniversary of Gurudev, Swami Chinmayananda. The musical group Swaranjali presented a musical presentation that fully dedicated to Guru.
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Ugadi: Significance, Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Rituals. And History


by Sunil Kumar D. and Geetha Patil
In 2024, Ugadi or Yugadi, also known as Samvatsarādi, is New Year's Day falls on 9 April (Tuesday). The word Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words, Yuga (age) and Adi (beginning), which literally means ‘The beginning of a new age.’
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Ugadi: Significance, Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Rituals. And History
IAB Meet & Greet
IAB Meet & Greet


Each year the Indian Americans for Burlington hold a meet-n-greet with the people running for various positions in the town. This year the event was held at the Recreation Center on March 30, 2024. 21 candidates standing for a variety of positions including School Board, Town Moderator, Town Meeting Member and the Select Board met with the Indian community. There were more than 60 people in attendance.
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South Asian Showdown 2024


The 15th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the world renowned Strand Theatre featuring 10 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams. Buy Tickets Now!
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South Asian Showdown 2024
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UIANE Holi Celebration
UIANE Holi Celebration


United India Association of New England celebrated Holi on March 31, 2024 at the Shivalaya Temple in Medford, MA. It was attended by nearly 200 people.
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Kriya Yoga Initiation With Yogacharya David Strassner


Yogacharya David Strassner will talk about The Ancient, Scientific Teachings of Kriya Yoga on April 5-7 in Boston/Ashland, MA.
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Kriya Yoga Initiation With Yogacharya David Strassner
Kabir Society Of America And Sangam, MIT: Piya Milenge
Kabir Society Of America And Sangam, MIT: Piya Milenge


Join Kabir Society and Sangam for a musical evening 'Piya Milenge' exploring the divine harmony as elaborated by Kabir, an Indian mystic saint of 15th century, on April 6th at Wong Auditorium, MIT.
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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti


Vision-Aid is hosting a 'fun-raiser' on April 7th: Thoda Rang Thodi Masti - A Bollywood Musical Event by Din Check, Benefiting Children with CVI.
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Vision-Aid 'Fun-Raiser': Thoda Rang Thodi Masti
RIHTS: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa Celebrations
RIHTS: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa Celebrations


Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Temple will be celebrating Ugadi/Gudi Padwa on April 9th.
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Tanishq: India's Most-loved Jewelry Brand From The Tata Group


Tanishq, India's most-loved jewelry brand from the Tata Group, will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Marlborough, located at 170 Forest Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, from 12th April – 15th April, from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm.
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Tanishq: India's Most-loved Jewelry Brand From The Tata Group
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North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024


The North South Foundation will be conducting educational contests for children in grades 1-12 at Fitchburg State University on Saturday, April 27. Contests include Science Bee, Geography Bee, Math, Spelling, and Public Speaking.
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ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan


ISW and International Hindi Association present Hasya Kavi Sammelan on April 27th at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury, MA.
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ISW Hasya Kavi Sammelan
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: HeartThrobs


Ekal Vidyalaya Boston Chapter presents 'HeartThrobs', a live -orchestra concert celebrating the magic and music of three scintillating superstars Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on May 5th in Framingham, MA.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: HeartThrobs
Hindu Heritage Day 2024
Hindu Heritage Day 2024


The organizing team of VHPA-HHD are excited to invite you to Hindu Heritage Day 2024, conducted at Marlboro Middle School on Saturday, May 4th. This is a day to celebrate the Hindu Heritage with family and friends, new and old. Youth are encouraged to join us for Storytelling and Ramaayan Trivia on April 13th.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events


Solar Eclipse, Ugadi, Vasantha Navaratri and Akhanda Ramayan Parayan at NESSP.
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NESSP: Upcoming Events
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Upcoming Events
Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Upcoming Events


Sri Vasanta Navaratri, Ugadi, Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsava at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham in Burligton, MA.
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Get Ready For The South Asian Showdown


The 15th annual South Asian Showdown Competition on April 6, 2024 will feature teams from DFD Academy, Georgetown, Tampa, Philadelphia, CMU, BU, Broad Street Baadshahz ...
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Get Ready For The South Asian Showdown
IAFPE Political Internship 2024
IAFPE Political Internship 2024


Indian American Forum for Political Education invites applications from college students from Massachusetts interested in paid political internship at the Congress, State House and various government agencies during Summer 2024. Application deadline is April 30th.
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Global Peace Secretariat Presents VHPA With Special Citation For Spreading Harmony With Ram Mandir Rath Yatra


Global Peace Secretariat presented Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) with a Special Citation for spreading harmony, peace and blessings with the 800+ temples Shri Ram Mandir Rath Yatra, distributing prasad directly from the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Opening Ceremony.
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Global Peace Secretariat Presents VHPA With Special Citation  For Spreading Harmony With Ram Mandir Rath Yatra
Obituary: Dr. Nand Kishore Sharma
Obituary: Dr. Nand Kishore Sharma


Nand Kishore Sharma served as the President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America. He received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Cornell University and worked for Bell Labs in North Andover. He is survived by his spouse Indu Sharma of Salem NH, his sons Raman Sharma of Groton CT and Anoop Sharma of Salem NH, his daughter in laws, Shweta Sharma of Groton CT and Manisha Sharma of Salem NH and two grandchildren Anusha Sharma and Shivaan Sharma. He was 82 years old.
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Know How To Cook Dals To Improve Your Wellness


by Madhumati Tyagi and Geetha Patil
Dal is a powerhouse of protein and nutrition but it works only if it is cooked right. Because 90 per cent of people make three mistakes with dal cooking. Here are three important guidelines to cook Dal.
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Know How To Cook Dals To Improve Your Wellness
Amma’s Yugadi/Ugadi/Gudi Padwa Rangoli
Amma’s Yugadi/Ugadi/Gudi Padwa Rangoli


Here are some Rangoli ideas for you that you can try on Gudi Padwa/Yugadi/Ugadi.
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Poem: Spring Is Here With Its Delights


by Indrajeet
The cold winter is gone away
Spring appears in warm whispers
And hushed tones of the creatures
Spring is here, there, and everywhere...
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Poem: Spring Is Here With Its Delights
Poem: Yugadi Comes Back Year After Year
Poem: Yugadi Comes Back Year After Year


Yugadi comes back year after year
Every year brings new cheerfulness
For a new year with new beginnings
Along with it comes a spring of new hopes ...
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Yugadi Bevu-Bella/Pachadi Drink Recipe


Yugadi Bevu-Bella/Pachadi drink recipe is a mixture of various ingredients that have 6 different tastes that signify that life is a mixture of happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, fear, and surprise.
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Yugadi Bevu-Bella/Pachadi Drink Recipe
For The Mathematically Inclined
For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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Event Update
Saturday - 04/6/24
South Asian Showdown XV - Best in Bollywood/Fusion
2024 NH Regional Education Bee Contests
Visa Camp with Consulate General of India in New York
NSF Education BEE Organized by IANH
Holi at Braj Mandir
Be Inclusive and the Walpole Cultural Council Holi
Interfaith Vigil Against Hate
Shri Swaminarayan Jayanti and Shri Ram Jayanti (Mahila Celebration)
Run for Change - Train for a half or full marathon in 2024

Sunday - 04/7/24
Vision-Aid presents Thoda Rang, Thodi Masti by Din Check
Spring Wedding Expo
IYG Showcase India

Thursday - 04/11/24
ISW Gangaur Puja

Saturday - 04/13/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
United Cricket League Spring Fest 2024

Sunday - 04/14/24
LearnQuest Music Conference

Sunday - 04/21/24
MITHAS: JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute)
ISW Ram Navami - Mata Ki Chauki

Monday - 04/22/24
ISWU 3D Printing - now with Laser Cutting!

Saturday - 04/27/24
Shadaj: Omkar Dadarkar (Vocal)
Sant Pravah - A Unique Music Concert
North South Foundation Worcester Regional Contests 2024

Sunday - 04/28/24
MITHAS: Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod)
New England Seniors Expo

Saturday - 5/4/24
Hindu Heritage Day 2024
ISW – Antakshari

Sunday - 5/5/24
Ekal Presents HeartThrobs
Legends of Shiva: Mystical Stories through Kathak Dance
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Rocketplay

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