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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Patriots' Day Weekend.

The House Ways and Means (HWM) Committee released its proposed budget to invest in our Commonwealth for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which starts in July.
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Our Voice And Yours
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Eshani Talks About Tarak Mehta And Chandu Shah
Eshani Talks About Tarak Mehta And Chandu Shah


Eshani Shah, daughter of the famous Gujarati writer Tarak Mehta and wife of the famous Gujarati poet and playwright Chandu Shah, talks about these two great men and what it was being related to them.
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Lokvani Talks To Madhu Pandita Dasa


Akshaya Patra Founder Madhu Pandita Dasa (Prabhuji) was invited to the United Nations to speak about the initiative. The organization that provides free meals to schools, just provided its 4 billionth meal. Prabhuji spoke to Lokvani about the event.
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Lokvani Talks To Madhu Pandita Dasa
In Conversation With Vikas Sharma Of Inshape Gym
In Conversation With Vikas Sharma Of Inshape Gym


“Flexibility, Balance, Strength, come on everybody” instructs Vikas Sharma as I join his 8am class EST every morning. As I get into my stretch routine of mountain pose, superwoman and inchworm, I am reminded that sometimes, our greatest challenges can lead us to unexpected outcomes -Meet Vikas Sharma, of Inshape Gym who runs a successful online fitness program.
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Bollywood Baatein


Mysore court stays release of Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' following plagiarism accusation.
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Bollywood Baatein
Significance Of Chaitra Navratri
Significance Of Chaitra Navratri


by Jaya Asthana
Navratri is celebrated across the nation with great fervor and enthusiasm. When we think of Navratri, most people know of two Navratis. However not many know that Navratri is celebrated in different seasons, four times a year. They are Chaitra Navratri, Ashadh Navratri, Sharad Navratri, and Magh Navratri. Of these, the Sharad Navratri and the Chaitra Navratri are most well-known.
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LearnQuest Music Festival Apr. 13-14


Week 2 of LearnQuest Classical Music Festival 2024 continues with a series of vocal and instrumental concerts by acclaimed artists on April 13th and 14th.
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LearnQuest Music Festival Apr. 13-14
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South Asian Showdown 2024
South Asian Showdown 2024


by Rohit Bambi
Congratulations to the winners of the South Asian Showdown 20024 Desi Dhamaka, Broad Street Baadshahz, and BU Jalwa.
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Ram Rath Yatra Visits Boston Area Mandirs In The Weekend Of March 30-31, 2024


by Brij Garg
Ram Rath Yatra visits Boston area mandirs during the Weekend 0f March 30-31, 2024. The stops of the yatra included Chinmaya Maruti, Hindu Temple of New Hampshire, NE SRD Brundavan, Shri Dwarkamai, Satsang center, Parvati Parmeshwar, New England Shirdi Sai Parivar, BAPS Swaminaryan temple, International Shree Swaminarayan Organization, Sarv Dev Mandir, Shri Gita Mandir, Shri Gurusthan, Shri Radha Krishna Mandir, Sri Lakshmi Temple, Boston Sri Kalikambal Shiva temple, Shree Hari Dham, Sri Radha Bhakti temple and International Society of Krishna Consciousness.
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Ram Rath Yatra Visits Boston Area Mandirs In The Weekend Of March 30-31, 2024
LearnQuest And LLARC Present Padmini Ravi
LearnQuest And LLARC Present Padmini Ravi


Join Bharatanatyam luminary Padmini Ravi for a transformative workshop exploring mindful movement and its profound impact on cognitive processes, emotional well-being, and creative potential on April 12th in Weston, MA.
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SETU Presents Hush Hush


SETU presents 5 shows of a Comedy Play in English...Hush Hush from April 26th-28th at The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA.
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SETU Presents Hush Hush
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
Guruguha Vaibhavam 2024
Guruguha Vaibhavam 2024


Guruguha Vaibhavam 20024: Obeisance to the great composer Sri Muthuswmi Dijshitar will be held on April 27th & 28th. April 28th features Vid. Smt. Kamakshi Kalyanasundaram (Vocal), Vid. Smt. Uma Sankar (Vocal), Vid. Shri Kalyan Gopalakrishnan (Violin), and on percussion Vid Shri Pravin Sitaram, Vid. Shri Gaurish Chandrasekhar, Vid. Shri. MaliSantanakrishnan, Vid. Shri. Sudharshan Chakravarthy. It will also feature a double veena tribute to Dikshitar by Vid. Smt R Ramani, and Vid Shri Ram Naidu.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health


Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024.
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Vyasa Yoga: Promotion Of Positive Health
Ekal Vidyalaya: HeartThrobs
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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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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Hindu Heritage Day 2024
NESSP: Upcoming Evenets
NESSP: Upcoming Evenets


Ram Navami, Puthandu and Holi Celebrations at NESSP.
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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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Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham: Upcoming Events
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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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MITHAS: JA Jayanth, Alam Khan And R Suryaprakash


Buy tickets for the upcoming MITHAS Concerts by JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute), Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod) and R. Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal).
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MITHAS: JA Jayanth, Alam Khan And R Suryaprakash
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Know How To Reverse Heart Disease
Know How To Reverse Heart Disease


by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. One should follow these items to reverse the heart blockages.
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Recipes - Ringing In The Season


Spring has come and so does the festive season and new beginnings.
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Recipes - Ringing In The Season
Laugh A While
Laugh A While


What happens when the winter blues strike you?
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Picture Of The Fortnight


Happy Ugadi, Gudi Padva and all festive season!
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Picture Of The Fortnight
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day


“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.” —David Attenborough.
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Event Update
Saturday - 04/13/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
United Cricket League Spring Fest 2024
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam

Sunday - 04/14/24
LearnQuest Music Conference
Sri Rama Charita Manasa Akhanda Parayanam

Tuesday - 04/16/24
Braj Mandir: Sri Rama's Avatar Day
RIHTS: Sri Ram Navami

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!

Tuesday - 04/23/24
RIHTS: Hanuman Jayanti

Friday - 04/26/24
SETU Presents Hush Hush

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

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

Tuesday - 04/30/24
One Women Show by Surya Sarkhel

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

Saturday - 5/11/24
Umrao Jaan

Saturday - 5/18/24
IANH Vasant Festival – Festival of Music, Dance and Art
MITHAS: R Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal)
IANH Vasant Festival
IAGN 5K Run-Walk 2024
Kadak Chai - Bollywood Rock From Boston!

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