Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Gandhi Jayanti!

President of the Desai Foundation, Megha talked to Lokvani about the work of the foundation and their upcoming Lotus festival to be held on Oct 10. [more]

Producer of the upcoming fusion theater - Neelkanth, The Rise of Shiva being performed at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts on Oct 3, talked to Lokvani about the production. Inspired by the Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripati this unique presentation promises to delight audiences. [more]

by Manorama Choudhury and Rita Pandey
To celebrate America's 250th, SAPNE organized an event 'My American Story' where nealry a dozen immigrants presented there initial experiences as the migrated to the United States.

by Geetha Patil
The Boston Indian-American community was prepared for an evening where classical dance, soulful music and service come together as AIM for Seva presented Radha – The Epitome of Devotion on September 30, 2026,  at the Regis College Fine Arts Center.

by Pramod Pandey
More than 100 scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals from New England’s Indian-origin biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences community gathered in Andover for a DOSTI networking and career development event.

ISKCON Boston celebrated Radhastami, the appearance day of Srimati Radharani, on September 18 with an evening of devotion, music, dance and spiritual reflection at its temple on Commonwealth Avenue. The celebration centered on Sri Radha Gopivallabha and brought devotees together for an inspiring evening of worship and cultural presentations. ISKCON Boston traditionally observes Radhastami through Kirtan, lectures, worship of Srimati Radharani and Prasadam.

A fabulous production created by Sanchita Bhattacharya and brought to Boston by Boston's own Pallavi Nagesha is a beautiful collaboration that presents a unique take on the famous character from the Mahabharata - Draupadi. They talk about the production which has been receiving rave reviews. [more]

by Pramit Maakoday
International Ayurveda Day 2026 was celebrated in Boston with a half-day symposium bringing together physicians, researchers, Ayurveda and Yoga experts, academicians, entrepreneurs and community leaders from the United States, India, the United Kingdom and Mauritius.

by Jaya Asthana
Om Hindu Community Center successfully completed its first Summer Day Camp for children. The camp was held from August 3 to 7, 2026.

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) held its Annual General Body Meeting on Saturday, September 12, at the Belmont Public Library, where President Nilesh Agrawal presented a year-in-review covering October 2025 through September 2026, a year marked by strong community participation, historic state recognition, and expanded community programming.

by Jaya Asthana
Vivekananda Family Camp has been successfully running youth and family camps for the past 47 years. This year was no exception. The Camp was held from Sunday August 16 to Saturday Aug 22, 2026, in the shadow of the Monadnock Mountains, on the serene shores of Thorndike Pond, in Dublin, NH.

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.

From Tribal Leader to Legend: “Neelkanth: The Rise of Shiva” Brings an Epic Journey to the Andover Stage on October 3. A 50+ member community production transforms Amish Tripathi’s bestselling Shiva Trilogy into a two-hour English-language theatrical experience.

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.

This month ISW brings to you Dhwani, Garba, Makeuo Workshop, Family Craft, Karwachauth, Diwali, and Laxmi Pooja.

This weekend will feature Dhara, The Draupadi Phenomenon, A Garland of Devotion, Garba, Confluence, Retro to Metro, Chitrangada and Rhythms of India.

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

Vibha Garba Night 2026 is bringing friends, families, Garba lovers, first-timers, and the wider Boston community together for an evening of Garba, music, culture, food, and community on October 17 at Newton North High School.

Come celebrate Diwali with South Asian Nation on October 24th in Watertown, MA !! A fantastic event catered towards families and folks in the community that want to have fun!

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.

by Suryaa Ramaswamy
I still remember the first time I saw Madhumita Nambiar dance. I found myself watching her far more than I was watching anyone else. About nine years later, I had the privilege of watching her perform a full margam, this time - her 10th Arangetram anniversary performance on September 12, 2026. What unfolded on stage was not simply a celebration of a decade since her debut, but a portrait of a dancer who had grown enormously in both technique and expression.

by Amrutha Ananth 
I first saw Ananya Magesh in August 2023 at her arangetram, when the stage carried the anticipation of a beginning. Three years later, watching her perform a full margam, I became aware of a different measure of growth. The changes were not merely technical. They appeared in the confidence of her pauses, the clarity of her rhythmic choices and her willingness to let a moment unfold before moving on. I was no longer watching a young dancer full of promise, but an artist beginning to inhabit that promise with conviction.

by Rayadurgam Ravikanth
Arangetrams of Guru Tara Bangalore’s students have always been of the highest quality, with her students displaying an amazing level of skill and understanding of Carnatic music. The arangetram of Janya and Medha Ramachandran was yet another exceptional concert, highlighted by a specific accomplishment that has never been seen in the Boston area and may not be seen again for a long time.

Rajarshi Mandal, 16, of Lexington, Massachusetts, won $50,000 for a mathematical model focused on improving the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets for malaria prevention. [more]

United India Association had its Election on September 27th and elected Dr. Neela Gandhi (President), Amit Dutt (Co-President), Jaya Goyal (Vice President), Lovely Singh (Secretary) and Anil Sood (Tresurer). [more]

Leading Bharatanatyam teacher in the area, Hema is bringing a broadway style production on the great devotee Andal by the brilliant choreographer Madurai Muralidharan. Featuring over 60 dancers, with fabulous music and backdrop, the event is on Oct 3rd at 2:30pm at the Littleton Theater in Littleton, MA. Hema spoke to Lokvani about the production. [more]

Global Peace Secretariat awarded a "Diplomatic Crown of New England" Special Citation to the MA Consular Corps,  for International Day of Peace September 21st, MA being home to 60 foreign countries Consulates across the State.

India Association of New Hampshire (IANH) urges all its members and all the Indian Americans to step up and extend their helping hands to those affected by the Nepal Flood Disaster.

Goodbye summer
Fall is here
Brown leaves
And pumpkin is everywhere ...

During Pitru Paksha, I fold my hands in prayer
And search for my ancestors in the quiet evening air
Though years have passed, their memories remain
Like gentle drops of rain after a summer rain

Oats Dosa is a quick and nutritious South Indian breakfast that combines the goodness of oats, rice flour, yogurt, and spices.

Hyderabadi-style dal Tadka is a comforting, flavorful lentil dish made with Toor dal, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, curry leaves, and a fragrant tempering of cumin, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and ghee.

Speak the truth. Live a life of righteousness.

When the mind is calm, even a difficult path becomes easier to walk.