Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Maha Shivaratri!

'Trust has become India's strongest currency' and calls Tamil ‘India’s gift to the world'- PM Modi. [more]

Kunal Botla, a lifelong Lexington resident,a Tufts student studying architecture and urban planning, already serving the town through Town Meeting and as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee. He is now running for the Lexington Planning Board. He talked to Lokvani about his motivation to run for office and his accomplishments to date in his current position. [more]

Mahashivratri is the most significant event in India’s spiritual calendar. On this night, keeping the body in a vertical position; or in other words, not sleeping on this night - is very important. Sadhguru explains what makes this night so important, and how we can make use of it. [more]

Two Lexington moms, Mary Ross (singer-songwriter) and Jayshree Bala Rajamani (dancer, artist, choreographer and founder of the Bharathakalai School of Dance) have combined efforts with poet laureate Regie O'Hare Gibson to bring you 'LOVE NOW: A celebration of our common humanity!' on March 22nd in Lexington, MA. [more]

Leaders of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) USA, together with representatives of Indian American community organizations, convened on January 19, 2026, to address the rising incidence of anti-Indian and anti-Hindu sentiment in the United States and to develop a constructive response rooted in civic responsibility and democratic values. [more]

TiE Boston's Real Estate SIG held an event on Tuesday FEb. 3rd focused on the Boston innovation ecosystem and evolving real estate trends. [more]

SAPNE will hold its Winter Meeting on February 15th. The theme of the event is 'HOPE'. [more]

Sri Sisshi Vinayaka Temple will celebrate Maha Shivaratri this coming week from Feb.11th to 15th in Warwick, RI. [more]

Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Havan, Swaranjali's Sanjeevani, Gita Mahotsav, Maha Shivaratri Puja, Rudrabhishekham and Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana at Chinmaya Maruti. [more]

South Asian Showdown selects Ten Finalists to compete in the 17th Annual Bollywood/Fusion Competition: Cornell Sitara, DFD Academy, JHU Zinda, Maryland Dhoom, MIT Mirchi, Nova Nassa, Queen City Ishaare, TAMU Maaya, UC Dhadak, and UMass Dhadak. [more]

by Suman Adisesh
As the New Year dawns, with the blessings of the Almighty and our revered gurus, we present "Natya Samaagam" a festival for the artists curated by artists Sangeetha Prasanna and Suman Adisesh featuring 10 creative works (solo and group) from March 13–15, 2026, at the Plaza Blackbox Theater, Boston, MA. [more]

UIANE will celebrate Holi on March 15th at Shivalaya Temple, Medford, MA. [more]

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next music festival on March 28, 2026, at the Lexington High School auditorium. [more]

18th LearnQuest Music Festival will be held from April 3rd - 5th in Cambridge and Weston, MA featuring renowned Carnatic and Hindustani artists. [more]

Harvest Festival 2026, Mahashivratri, Manoranjan, and Humrahee Meetup at ISW. [more]

The Courage to Love-A Journey That Begins Within, Moving Toward the Light-That Liberates All, Raja Yoga Meditation Course and much more at Brahma Kumaris, Watertown, MA. [more]

Sahana Miduturu, a student of the esteemed Guru Smt. Tara Bangalore, presented her Carnatic music arangetram at Regis College on August 10, 2025. This was a delightful concert that showcased a fine blend of aesthetics, sensitivity, and technical fundamentals—qualities that Sahana has clearly imbibed from her revered guru, Smt. Tara Bangalore. [more]

IAGB conducted Art, Antakshari, Math, 3D Printing, Carrom, Chess, and Jr. Shar Tank competitions for children on Jan. 24th to celebrate India's 77th Republic Day. Here are the list of winners. [more]

Founder of Jatan Foundation, Zende is working to provide a variety of important health services to people living in rural remote villages in India. He was in New England, doing eye screening and providing free reading glasses to the needy. He talked to Lokvani about his interesting work. [more]

Miss Kumu Gupta will be a Judge in the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation's Annual Spring Online debate on Saturday March 21st 2026. The topic for the debate is "Resolved: The United States federal government should repeal the Wagner Act." The Wagner Act, or National Labor Relations Act 1935, is a landmark U.S. law guaranteeing private-sector employees the right to form unions. [more]

Many friends and stalwarts gathered to celebrate Dr. Onaly Kapasi’s signature 80th Birthday in Florida. [more]

Anjani Ram, Professor of Communication at Roger Williams University, passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 59. [more]

For a wealthy investor balancing retirement, income, tax, and legacy planning, it’s important to understand what gold can and cannot realistically do in a diversified strategy. Here are five things to keep in mind when considering gold’s position in your portfolio. [more]

Why didn't the melons get married? Because they cantaloupe. [more]

Nandi at Kantara house. [more]

Freedom is a state of mind – not freedom from something but a sense of freedom, a freedom to doubt and question everything and therefore so intense, active and vigorous that it throws away every form of dependence, slavery, conformity and acceptance. Krishnamurti, Freedom From the Known [more]