Lokvani wishes all its readers a very happy Hanuman Jayanti !

The top 10 on the 8th Annual LinkedIn Top Companies list include: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, PwC ... and Boston-based Moderna. [more]

On Sunday April 7, 2024, over 400 attendees assembled at the elegant Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington Center, to help raise funds for children with visual impairment through the initiatives of Vision-Aid - A Lexington MA based non-profit organization dedicated to enabling, educating, and empowering the visually impaired. [more]

by Raksha Soni
In a celebration of cultural diversity and artistic expression, “Kalakruti – a collective canvas of Indian artists” showcased the rich tapestry of Indian artistry through their work during the LearnQuest 5-days Music festival at Regis College in Weston, MA. The exhibition was curated by 12 gifted artists - Debajyoti Biswas, Geeta Jakkaraju, Giridhar Pottepalem, Joicy Malarvizhi, Kavita Gohil, Mridula Satyamurthi, Prity Turkhia, Pushpa Srivastava, Raksha Soni, Richa Jhanjhari, Sheetal Sarate and Vasanthi Vemparala, [more]

by Sunil Kumar D. and Indrajeet Tyagi
Hanuman is known to be the embodiment of infinite power and strength. However, Hanuman has far more qualities and virtues, which play a major role in shaping his character. He is the God of wisdom, strength, courage, devotion, and self-discipline. [more]

Imagine a week of serenity and cultural celebration, nestled among the tall trees of Mount Monadnock, NH and on the shores of Lake Thorndike. Welcome to the Vivekananda Family Camp in Dublin, New Hampshire, where adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments await! Registration is now open! [more]

by Geetha Patil
The Kabir Society of America organized a musical program entitled, ‘Piya Milenge – Meeting the Divine’ on April 6, 2024 at MIT Tang Center, Cambridge, MA. The auditorium full of lovers of folk songs assembled on a rainy day to enjoy soulful melodies and poetic expressions of Kabir and other Hindi poets associated with Nirgun-Bhakti in the vigorous and joyful folk style of Madhya Pradesh’s Malwa region. [more]

Boston Study Group (BSG), dedicated to working towards a just and equitable society, celebrated "Equality Day" on the occasion of the 133rd Birth Anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar at Boston USA. [more]

Satsang Center will be hosting Akhand Ramayan Path and Sri Hanuman Janma Utsav this week in Woburn, MA. [more]

Shadaj presents Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Omkar Dadarkar accompanied on Tabla by Sanjay Deshpande and Siddhesh Bicholkar on Harmonium on April 27th in Lexington, MA. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

ISW and International Hindi Association present Hasya Kavi Sammelan on April 27th at 4:30 pm in Shrewsbury, MA. [more]

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. [more]

Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from May 3-5, 2024. [more]

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. [more]

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. [more]

Sita-Rama Kalyanam, Holi Celebrations and Hunuman Jayanthi at NESSP. [more]

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. [more]

Buy tickets for the upcoming MITHAS Concerts by JA Jayanth (Carnatic Flute), Alam Khan (Hindustani Sarod) and R. Suryaprakash (Carnatic Vocal). [more]

by Jaya Asthana
'Wherever four Hindus live, Ram and Sita will be there.' So said Swami Vivekananda. The reverse is equally true – wherever Ram and Sita live, the people there will remain and live as Hindus. [more]

by Sunil Kumar D. and Indrajeet Tyagi
Rama Navami, the spring festival carries special importance for all Sanatanis as it signifies the birth of Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in Ayodhya. [more]

by Geetha Patil
Lord Hanuman is the symbol of strength and energy for all his devotees. He is a very popular deity and is worshipped all over India and across the globe. Hs name Hanuman was not one he got from his parents. Here is a 10-question quiz for kids on Lord Hanuman. [more]

Lord Ram, the son of emperor Dasharatha
And who is known as a very great king
Lord Rama, the king of Kosala
Who is the ocean of good qualities ... [more]

by Madhumati Tyagi
Urad Vada is a traditional prasadam offered to Hanuman Ji. They are thin and crispy Vada made using Urad dal and black pepper. It is also called Anjaneyar Vadai (Hanuman Vadai). It got its name, as it is a traditional prasadam offered in Anjaneyar (Hanuman) temple all over the world. This can also be served as a Teatime snack. [more]

Here are two puzzles for one and all! [more]