Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Radha Ashtami !

Here are the Income Needed to Be Happy in 50 U.S. Cities ranging from $195K in New York, $168K in Boston to $122K in Cincinnati.

Life coach and human engineer M.K. Angajan, discusses how ancient Vedantic principles can be applied to modern life, leadership, and personal growth. He shares practical daily habits for self-mastery and explores the importance of inner engineering in navigating a technology-driven world. [more]

The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England organized a solemn 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 42 Milk Street, Westborough, MA, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Captain Craig Rossi and Lieutenant Gregory Doucet of the Westborough Fire Department, who joined the remembrance ceremony along with members of their team. [more]

On Saturday, September 19, devotees will celebrate Radha Ashtami, the sacred appearance day of Sri Radha Rani, the eternal beloved of Lord Krishna. Coming fifteen days after Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami is one of the most cherished occasions for devotees of Radha-Krishna. Radha Ashtami reminds us that true devotion is not merely about rituals; it is about transforming the heart.

An evening of Bollywood music turned into a celebration of community and service on September 13, when Ekal Vidyalaya and Din Check presented Assi Nabbe Poore Sau at Nashua High School. The special program celebrated Din Check’s 100th performance while raising funds to support Ekal’s work in rural and tribal India. [more]

by Pandit Bharani
On Tuesday, September 22, devotees will observe Parsva Ekadashi, also known as Parivartini Ekadashi or Vamana Ekadashi. Falling during the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada, this sacred day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is associated with His Vamana incarnation.

The annual IIT AGNE New England Picnic brought together IIT alumni, their families, and friends for a wonderful afternoon filled with good food, laughter, music, and camaraderie. [more]

by Geetha Patil 
The Shivalaya Temple of Greater Boston celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi from September 13 to 16, bringing together devotees in an atmosphere of devotion, music, community service and festive spirit. The four-day celebration concluded on Wednesday, September 16, with Ganapati Visarjan, marking an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha.

The GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI)–Southern Connecticut Chapter hosted a business seminar, "Business Opportunities – Funding for Growth," on September 10 in Stamford, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, community leaders, financial institutions, and government representatives for a discussion on business growth, access to capital, and Connecticut–India business opportunities.

From a handful of seniors sharing a meal in 2010 to five centers and a growing membership from every corner of the South Asian community, FISCO's purpose hasn't changed: to care for South Asian elders.

The sacred festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with deep devotion, spiritual enthusiasm, and a strong sense of community at ISKCON Boston, bringing devotees and families together to commemorate the divine appearance of Lord Krishna. [more]

The Great Elephant Migration, is an outdoor public art exhibition featuring 100 life-sized elephant sculptures, handcrafted by Indigenous artisans from India's Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The installation has transformed one of Boston's most iconic avenues, the tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue Mall,  into a place of reflection, wonder, and conversation.

On a bright and beautiful Sunday, August 16, 2026, Hastings Park came alive with vibrant hues of saffron, white, and green as more than 400 residents gathered for a landmark celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day. [more]

This weekend will feature RISE: An Indian American Dance Experience, MITHAS & LearnQuest Present Kaushiki Chakraborty, Reimagining Global Well-Being Through Ayurveda and Movie: Jayanti2.

Off- Kendrik is honored to host the 5th SAATh festival September 18-20 th at the Mosesian Center for Arts, Watertown. SAATh is a celebration of the extraordinary diversity of languages and expressions in our community through theater. [more]

MITHAS presents Kaushiki Chakraborty with Ojas Ashiya (Tabla), Kedar Naphade (Harmonium) and Sohail Yusuf (Sarangi) on September 13th at MIT.

TiE Boston today announced the main program tracks and discussion themes for TiECON East 2026, its flagship entrepreneurial conference, co-hosted by TiE New York, and taking place on October 2, 2026, at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, Massachusetts. [more]

DHARA Foundation is dedicated to preserving Sanatana Dharma, celebrating India's cultural heritage, and helping future generations build a meaningful connection to their roots. DHARA believes traditions remain vibrant when young people are given opportunities not only to learn, but also to collaborate, perform, and grow together. DHARA present J.A. Jayant (Carnatic Flautist) on Oct. 2nd and young artists from the schools of Tara Anand, Sunanda Narayanan and Sridevi Thirumalia on Oct. 10th.

Nritya-Anjali School Of Dance presents Madurai R. Muralidaran's A Garland Of Devotion (Story of Aandaal) on October 3rd in Littleton, MA.

Bhūmikā Arts is proud to present The Draupadi Phenomenon, a powerful multimedia dance-theatre production conceived and choreographed by internationally acclaimed Odissi exponent Guru Sanchita Bhattacharya, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the LCA Performing Arts Center in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Jay-Ho! and Dhoom Entertainment jointly present the Hindi musical comedy-drama at the Collins Center on October 11. [more]

Boston Bhangra, North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition, is coming back to Boston for the biggest dance battle yet. For the first time in its 23-year history, the celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will also feature live bands from across the US and Canada performing at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester on November 14, 2026. The teams will be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now at BostonBhangra.com/BBC.

Rich with abhinaya and clear footwork, Maya Dhamodharan’s Bharatanatyam arangetram at Littleton High School Auditorium on July 11, 2026 was a beautiful display of talent. Maya has indeed absorbed the finer details of the style and techniques of her guru Preethi Ramesh and presented her arangetram with great aplomb.

by Shilpa Narayanan
Aishwarya Ananthakrishnan, student of Guru Smt. Deepa Srinath Bungale at Vaibhava Dance School, gave her Bharathanatyam arangetram on June 28, 2026 in Littleton High School. A rising junior at Phillips Academy Andover and  dance student who has been learning for well over a decade, Aishwarya displayed her knowledge in a beautiful margam, curated and choreographed with such fine detail by her Guru. The performance was filled with a range of emotions, particularly shades of bhakti and love carried out by Aishwarya through her execution of expression and stage presence.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) student Komal Pandit '28 has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, recognizing her commitment to community engagement and potential as a civic leader.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy, A26, Community Health Major, Tufts University, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2026-2027 cycle to conduct qualitative research on mental health during and around the period of pregnancy in Mandala, an urban informal settlement in Mumbai.

Marking one year since the publication of Aṣṭanāyikā: The Romantic Heroines from Nāṭyaśāstra to Modernity, author and poet Manorama Choudhury reflects on the book’s journey across readers, disciplines, and conversations. Rooted in Bharata Muni’s Nāṭyaśāstra, the book explores eight archetypal states of love and their enduring relevance to human emotion. Through the perspectives of scholars, artists, and readers, she revisits an ancient aesthetic framework whose vocabulary may belong to another age, but whose emotions remain timeless.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined scholars, business leaders and members of the Indian-American community at the Art Institute of Chicago on September 13 for the US–India Legacy 250 Symposium, a gathering examining more than 250 years of connections between India and the United States.

From Vadnagar’s soil, a journey began
With dreams in the heart and service as the plan
Through years of struggle, through paths unknown
He carried a vision he called his own ...

by Madhumati Tyagi
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Success is achieved through sincere effort, not merely through wishes. - Panchatantra [more]