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Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Labor Day !

Labor Day, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters, pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894.

Massachusetts Primary Elections: Tuesday September 6, 2022
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Our Voice And Yours
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KHANAK - A Dance Performance By Dance Troupe Visiting From India
KHANAK - A Dance Performance By Dance Troupe Visiting From India


by Brij Garg
The six artists from Kalanidhi Center of Performing Arts led by Dr. Sucharita Khanna kept the audience spell bound in the two-hour show 'KHANAK'.
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Madhubani Art Workshop


by Usha Vakil
The Friends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization (FISCO) of Burlington MA held its seminar “Madhubani art workshop, Mithila art of ancient India” by Anjana Bhargava on August 9, 2022, at the Burlington Council of Aging. The presentation was designed to make seniors acquainted with the folk-art form and its geometrical patterns used during festivals, ceremonies, and special occasions
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Madhubani Art Workshop
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Chinmaya Mission Boston: Bala Vihar Classes
Chinmaya Mission Boston: Bala Vihar Classes


Bala Vihar classes will reopen for the new academic year at Chinmaya Mission Boston (CMB) in Andover, MA on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
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Chinmaya Boston (Metrowest) To Celebrate Srinivasa Kalyanam


Its late summer and a perfect setting for wedding season to shift to high gear in Boston. What better time than now to witness and enjoy a celestial wedding celebration, Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam, organized by Chinmaya Mission Boston Metrowest chapter on Sep. 10th! Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam depicts the story of Sri Srinivasa (Lord Rama) fulfilling his promise to marry Padmavati Devi (Goddess Lakshmi) during the Kali Yuga (current Hindu epoch)
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Chinmaya Boston (Metrowest) To Celebrate Srinivasa Kalyanam
IITAGNE: Preparing The Next Generation For Tomorrow
IITAGNE: Preparing The Next Generation For Tomorrow


Join IITAGNE for a fireside chat with Suresh Garimella, President, University of Vermont; Anantha Chandrakasan, Dean, MIT School of Engineering; and Desh Deshpande, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist on Sep. 24th in Burlington, MA.
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South Asian Nation Diwali Gala


South Asian Nation invites you to their Diwali Gala on October 15th with 3 course buffet meal, DJ, Dhol, great performances and lots more.
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South Asian Nation Diwali Gala
Upcoming Events At Chinmaya Mission Boston
Upcoming Events At Chinmaya Mission Boston


Vidushis Ranjani & Gayatri, Mohan Veena, and Vidwan Sangita Kalanidhi Sanjay Subrahmanyan concerts at Chinmaya Mission Boston.
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RIHTS: Upcoming Events


RIHTS will be celebrating Sri Ganesh Chaturthi from Aug. 30th to Sep. 4th.
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RIHTS: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Ganesha Visarjan and Sri Sai Vrat Katha at NESSP.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops


Join Ekal for Charanjeet CJ Virdi musical evenings, Yeh Jo Des Hai Mera, Sur Sandhya, Nrithyothsava; and workshops on Introductory Chemistry.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops
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Arangetram: Shefali Bakre
Arangetram: Shefali Bakre


by Revathi Pillai
A captivating display of perfect mix of Nirta, Nritya and Natya -- that is the best way to describe the recent Bharatanatyam arangetram of Shefali Bakre in Andover, MA. Shefali is the disciple of mother-daughter duo Smt. Anandini Sekhar and Smt. Sudha Sekhar of Vidyanjali School of Dance of New England and HTR- Hindu Temple Rhythms.
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Arangetram: Neha Khandekar


by Sangeetha Prasanna
Neha Khandekar, a rising senior and a student of Smt. Suman Adisesh of Spanda School of Dance, presented her Bharatanatyam Arangetram on August 6, 2022. Neha danced a rare keerthanam “Mohana Kalyani” of Meenakshi Suta alias Nagaraj in Ragamalika.
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Arangetram: Neha Khandekar
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Meet And Greet With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Meet And Greet With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi


Ramesh Kapur inivites you to attend a reception for Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on September 18th in Winchester, MA.
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Soothing A Baby With Colic


Colic episodes are also characterized by high-pitched crying and screaming that begins suddenly. Babies with colic are difficult to soothe with traditional methods
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Soothing A Baby With Colic
Overwhelmed By College Application Season?
Overwhelmed By College Application Season?


The summer flew by and somehow you’ve already started your senior year of high school – it feels important and you want to make the most of it. Then wham, you realize you didn’t spend enough time on your college applications this summer. Don’t panic! Spending a little time organizing will set you up to get everything completed on time. How?
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Group For Research Project On Diabetes


Whether you are Prediabetic, Diabetic, Pro-Diabetic (Gestational Diabetes!), on medication or considering medication, you are welcome to join this Group for Research Project on Diabetes.
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Group For Research Project On Diabetes
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Recipes
Recipes


Instant Nashta...the nutritious way
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Laugh A While


Back to school!
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Laugh A While
Picture Of The Fortnight
Picture Of The Fortnight


Beach time ....
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Thought For The Day


Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."— Lao-Tze.
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Thought For The Day

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Event Update
Friday - 09/02/22
Chinmaya Mission: Vidushis Ranjani and Gayatri Lec-Dem

Saturday - 09/3/22
Chinmaya Mission: Vidushis Ranjani and Gayatri Carnatic Vocal Concert

Sunday - 09/4/22
Radha Ashtami (Unconditional Love)

Wednesday - 09/14/22
A Qawwali Celebration of South Asia: 75 Years of Azadi

Saturday - 09/17/22
NEMA Onam 2022

Saturday - 09/24/22
Desai Foundation: Lotus Festival
Preparing the Next Generation for Tomorrow

Sunday - 09/25/22
Chinmaya Mission: Mohan Veena Concert
IAB Diwali at Burlington Commons

Saturday - 10/15/22
South Asian Nation Diwali Gala
CMB: Vidwan Sangita Kalanidhi Sanjay Subrahmanyan
South Asian Center Diwali and Eid Dinner

Sunday - 10/16/22
Ekal: Building For The Future

Saturday - 10/22/22
IARI: Diwali

Saturday - 10/29/22
AIM for Seva

Wednesday - 11/2/22
DONATE to Dhruba Sen's Campaign For State Rep

Friday - 11/4/22
Course by Brahmakumaris

Sunday - 12/4/22
Saheli Gala Nirbhaya

Saturday - 12/31/22
Bramhavaadini

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