Lokvani wishes all its reader a very Happy Vasant Panchami!

It is believed that on this day, Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and arts, was born, bringing knowledge and wisdom to the world. [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]

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB) proudly announced the successful completion of its Republic Day Mela 2026, held on January 24th at Burlington High School. The event brought together thousands of attendees from across New England for a full day of cultural performances, competitions, community showcases, and family‑friendly activities. [more]

The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA)–New England continued to promote community health by organizing several free Vision Camps at multiple locations across New England region, including JCC Center in Worcester, Crossroads Rhode Island in Providence, Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and Amrit Sabha Adult Day Care Center in Northborough, Massachusetts. [more]

Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), Divine Color: Hindu Prints from Modern Bengal explores the origins of these popular prints—which have historically been overlooked by the art world—and their powerful impact on Indian pop culture, religion, and society. [more]

Om Hindu Community Center hosted the first Natya Circle event of 2026 on January 17. Featuring Sarayu Kothuri, Aditi Kumar, and Poorvi Hemmige—students of Suman Adishesh—along with Manasi Raghunath, a student of Minal Prabhu, and Shijith Nambiar from India, the afternoon showcased beautiful Bharatanatyam presentations that truly warmed the heart on a cold January day. [more]

GOPIO-CT officially launched its 20th Anniversary celebrations with a planning meeting held on January 24, 2026, followed by a special program commemorating India’s Republic Day in the presence of then U.S. Congressman Christopher Shays and A. R. Ghanashyam, then Deputy Consul General of India in New York. [more]

by Aditi Soni
Cancer Mukti Foundation, a Boston-based nonprofit organization committed to community health education and cancer awareness, is hosting a comprehensive Cancer Awareness and Education Program aimed at empowering individuals, families, and caregivers with knowledge, resources, and culturally informed guidance from 10am-2pm on Sunday Feb 1st, 2026, at Sai Unity Centre, Lowell, MA. [more]

Join IITAGNE for a hands-on Vibe Coding Workshop, where you'll learn a revolutionary way to build websites using natural language and AI on Jan. 31st in Lexington, MA. [more]

Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Havan, Family Fun Night, Gita Mahotsav, Maha Shivaratri Puja & Rudrabhishekham, Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana at Chinmaya Mission Boston. [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]

Sewa International Boston Chapter invites participants for the Dance and Singing Competition 'Nrityameva Jayate' on March 21st at Keefe Tech, Framingham, MA. [more]

Om Hindu Community Center is pleased to announce a scholarship for Hindu High School students in MA. The scholarship is open to all graduating High School seniors. [more]

The Society for Science (the Society) announced January 7, 2026, the top 300 scholars out of which eighty one are of Indian origin, in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. [more]

TiE U Boston, a program designed to fast-track collegiate entrepreneurs' innovative ideas into market-ready ventures, is now accepting applications for startups at any stage (from ideation to revenue). [more]

Politician and Santhana Dharma activist Madhavi Latha Kompella speaks about her efforts to the Save the temples in India. She encourages all of us to find the temples in the place of our origin, learn about the temples there and try and adopt one of the temples. [more]

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA is proud to announce Mahesh Navani from MA as Board Chair of Ekal USA. [more]

Indian playback singer Mohammed Rafi, who was born on December 24th 1924, was remembered recently on his 100th birth anniversary. An excerpt from an article by journalist Ramjohn Ali, published in the Trinidad Guardian on May 6th 1966, recounts Mohammed Rafi’s first performance at the Globe Cinema in Trinidad on May 3rd 1966. [more]

2026 Republic Day of India was a phenomenal celebration of 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram & Gandhi ji at Global Peace Secretariat featuring Shri Sanjay Choudhari, former Secretary General of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Trust, and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose's daughter Mrs. Anita Pfaff. [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]

by Arundhati Sarkhel
Basant Panchami
Coming soon
Snow is everywhere
But I see Spring... [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]