U.S. Median Nursing Home cost in 2025 was $115K while in MA it was $173K.

It was hard to get through the crowds that thronged the hallways at Diamond Middle School in Lexington, MA, on May 16, 2026, where Hindu Heritage Day was being celebrated with great enthusiasm. This year’s theme was “Leela”, featuring cultural performances; painting, story telling and trivia contests; and photo booth.

By the divine grace & blessings of Shri Maruti Bhagavan and Pujya Gurudev, Chinmaya Maruti (Boston) conducted a beautiful Hanuman Chalisa Havan yajña at our ashram in Andover MA on the morning of May 10, 2026 which featured seven havan kunds, a 10-foot recreation of Sidhbari Hanuman Ji, and a unique dramatization of the first 108 Jñāna Yajñas.

Saheli will host its annual conference, Beyond Survival: Safety, Systems & Dignity, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Babson College. [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a serious inherited disorder that mainly affects the lungs but can also involve the digestive system. It develops due to a genetic defect that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus instead of the normal thin fluid that keeps the airways and organs lubricated. Although Cystic Fibrosis is a lifelong condition, early diagnosis and proper treatment can significantly improve quality of life and longevity.

by Pt Jayanarayan Badal
On June 11, 2026, devotees across India and in Hindu communities worldwide will observe Apara Ekadashi/Achala Ekadashi, one of the most revered fasting days dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe. Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu across India—including Tirupati, Udupi, and Ranganathaswamy Temple—will witness special prayers and gatherings. Falling during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, Apara Ekadashi is regarded as especially powerful for the removal of past sins and the attainment of spiritual merit.

Vision-Aid will stage its much-anticipated 2026 annual event, “Brothers in Arms: The Lions of Sivaganga,” on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Collins Center for the Performing Arts in Andover, Massachusetts. The Broadway-style dance production is the U.S. premiere of acclaimed choreographer Kalaimamani Madurai R. Muralidaran’s newest creation, “Marudhiruvar,” and continues a sold-out community tradition that has anchored New England’s summer calendar for 18 consecutive years.

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) successfully hosted its annual 5K Run Walk for Education & Vision at Depot Park along the Minuteman Community Bikeway in Bedford, MA. The event brought together families, youth, seniors, and community supporters for a morning dedicated to fitness, service, and collective impact to support two meaningful causes Ekal Vidyalaya and Vision Aid.

IITAGNE's first major social event of the season on 9 May 2026 — Spring Milan 2026— brought together nearly sixty IIT alumni and their families for an afternoon filled with warmth, laughter, and shared memories. Alumni from the class of 1979 to 2024 living in MA, NH and RI attended the social.

Even though the World Food Movement (WFM) has been serving freshly cooked, nutritious meals every week at Middlesex Community College since February 2026 to ensure that students do not go hungry, it has now been launched formally by President Phil Sisson of Middlesex Community College, Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of WFM; Sri Naveena Neerada Dasa, Executive Director of WFM; Sri Sadananda Dasa, President of WFM Massachusetts; along with donors and other dignitaries. [more]

For 1st time in MA, join Nayanbhai Joshi for Special Adhik Maas Katha from June 11-13, 2026 and Sri Purushottam Maha Yagna on June 14th in Danvers, MA.

After the success of the first Season of Natya Samaagam, we now bring to you 9 new creative works by artists at the Historic Plaza Black Box theater at the vibrant theater district in Boston from June 12-14, 2026. [more]

Shri Dwarkamai presents Bhajan Sandhya on June 7th at 7 pm.

Sewa International Boston team invites you to theur Annual Gala, UJWAL: Nourishing Minds, Powering Progress, on June 13, 2026 at the Boston Marriott Newton. [more]

Kabir Society and LearnQuest invite you to 5th Annual Kabir Festival, an evening of music and dance celebrating the timeless wisdom of Kabir Das, on June 27th in Waaltham, MA.

Bina Negandhi and her group presents 'Prem Pratima', a musical dance drama presentation featuring over 40 artists, on June 28th in Woburn, MA.

UIANE invites you to their Summer Potluck Picnic (7/12) and Spirit of India and International Youth Day (8/9).

Vision Aid warmly invite you to our signature annual event on Sunday, July 26th from 4 to 7:30 pm. Immerse yourself in the Broadway Style Historical Spectacular "Brothers in Arms: The Lions of Sivaganga" — a breathtaking dance production honoring the unsung heroes of the Indian Independence movement. [more]

Registration for Vivekananda Family Camp 2026 from 8/16/26-8/22/26 in Dublin, NH (lovely and beautiful Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, right on the border of MA and NH) is now open. [more]

Samples from the Hindu Heritage Day 2026 Painting Contest!

TiE Boston’s TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Academy celebrated the conclusion of its 2025–2026 program year with its annual Final Pitch Competition on May 9, showcasing the creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial growth of high school students from across the Greater Boston area.

In this enlightening conversation, Swami ji shares timeless wisdom on Hindu thought, symbolism, and spiritual practice. Connecting ancient teachings with modern life, he offers profound insights into Dharma and inner transformation. [more]

In a landmark milestone for global Hindu civic and political engagement, Americans4Hindus (A4H) proudly launched its sister organization, Britons4Hindus (B4H), in London. The launch brought together an inspiring gathering of over 300 attendees, including more than a dozen Mayors, Councillors, elected representatives, community leaders, professionals, youth, and Hindu organizations committed to strengthening civic participation and leadership among British Hindus.

by Pt. Anand Tripathi Shastri
In the cyclical rhythm of the Indian calendar, Adhik Maas—the sacred “extra month”—arrives not merely as an astronomical correction but as a profound spiritual opportunity. Known also as Purushottama Maas, this intercalary period invites a subtle but powerful shift in life’s priorities. It calls for restraint in worldly pursuits and encourages a deeper engagement with devotion, reflection, and charity (dāna).

Global Peace Secretariat presented the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) with a special citation on May 30th 2026,  for promoting global peace by playing baseball, an all American favorite pastime during WWII when all  men were drafted into the military.

by Pt. Hemant Ramrakhyan
Every few years, the Indian calendar adds an entire month, called Adhik Maas—the intercalary month placed into the lunar calendar to keep it aligned with the solar seasons. While it is explained as “the Hindu leap month,” or Adhik Maas is a reminder that time is not merely counted—it is consecrated.

Global Peace Secretariat commemorates America's 250th Anniversary with an exclusive rendition of  "America The Beautiful" by prominent flutist Ruth Levitsky. "America The Beautiful" was written by poet Katharine Lee Bates, who was born in Falmouth MA, but spent the majority of her academic and personal life in the Boston area.

by Sunil Kumar D. and Geetha Patil
Test your knowledge of Adhik Maas (the auspicious extra lunar month in the Hindu calendar). Test your understanding of its science, traditions, and significance.

by Sunil Kumar D. and Geetha Patil
Ragi Ambali (also called Ragi Ganji) is a time-honored summer preparation from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. It is deeply rooted in Indian food culture and Ayurveda, valued as a cooling, strengthening, and gut-friendly drink during Grishma Ritu (summer season).

“Great teams are not formed by talent alone, but by trust, respect, and shared purpose.