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Our Voice And Yours


Lokvani wishes all its readers a very Happy Anant Chaturdashi and students a great upcoming school year!
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Our Voice And Yours
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Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein


Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walk hand-in-hand at fan premiere of 'Brahmastra'.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children


by Jaya Asthana
There is a great urge in Hindu parents to bring up their children in the Hindu way. The VHPA Bal Vihar, a weekly 2-hour program, fulfills this need of the Hindu society. Registration is now open for classes starting soon.
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VHPA Bal Vihar Teaches Indian Cultural Values To Children
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Gurjar Presents The Heritage Day
Gurjar Presents The Heritage Day


Gurjar is back with its signature event "The Heritage Day" at Lowell State Heritage Park on Saturday September 10 from 12 pm.
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Satsang Center: Upcoming Events


Satsang Center invites you to celebrate Sri Ganesh Visarjan and Bhajans on Sep. 9th and 10th.
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Satsang Center: Upcoming Events
Chinmaya Boston (Metrowest) To Celebrate Srinivasa Kalyanam
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 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 Mission Boston: Bala Vihar Classes
Academy Of Creative Arts' Fall Offerings
Academy Of Creative Arts' Fall Offerings


Academy of Creative Arts will be offering classes on Drawing and Painting, Odissi, Kathak, Bhangra dances and Henna Design.
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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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IITAGNE: Preparing The Next Generation For Tomorrow
SQL Saturday Boston 2022
SQL Saturday Boston 2022


SQL Saturday Boston is planned for October 8, 2022 which includes a full day of free, in-person training.
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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


Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society will celebrate Dussehara and Navarathri from Sep. 26th to Oct. 4th.
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RIHTS: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Ganesha Visarjan and Subrahmanya Swami Abhishekam 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 Power of Education Forum.
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Ekal Vidyalaya: Upcoming Events And Workshops
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Arangetram: Noopur Iyengar
Arangetram: Noopur Iyengar


by Suman Adisesh
Noopur Iyengar, student of Vyju Prasad and Guru Padmini Ravi, had her arangetram on August 13, 2022. She used brisk and unique movements, her eyes, eyebrows, smile and attami to her advantage to enhances her dance performance.
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Arangetram: Ananya Srinivasan


by Amrutha Ananth
Ananya Srinivasan, a disciple of Acharya Soumya Rajaram of the Samskriti School of Dance, performed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram on August 13, 2022, at Lexington Christian Academy, MA. Ananya’s dancing showcased very strong proficiency in technical execution as well as the imaginative insight and understanding that uplifted her dance from a ‘definitive curriculum’ to ‘performing art.’
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Arangetram: Ananya Srinivasan
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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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SAADA: Archival Creators Fellowship Program


SAADA is inviting applications for the fourth cohort of the Archival Creators Fellowship Program (2022-23) with projects highlighting how South Asian Americans have made space for our communities in the American landscape.
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SAADA: Archival Creators Fellowship Program
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Vedic Wisdom And Application
Vedic Wisdom And Application


Find out here What is Karm Yog, Who is a True Karm Yogi and How can We Detach from the Outcome of Karm.
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The Advantages Of An Admissions Consultant


by Stephen Friedfeld
Admissions consultants can talk to and help your child deal with today's increasingly complex and competitive process whether he/she is thinking about Ivy League or Ivy-peer university or has a unique situation.
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The Advantages Of An Admissions Consultant
Group For Research Project On Diabetes
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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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two problems for you for this weekend.
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Obituary: Jay Srinivasan
Obituary: Jay Srinivasan


Jay Srinivasan, a resident of Medway, MA, passed away on September 4, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston after a long illness. He was 72. Over the years, Jay had volunteered for a number of charities including Sri Laxmi Temple in Ashland, MA, and We Care Charity.
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Event Update
Sunday - 09/11/22
Sunderkand Ka Path

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

Friday - 09/16/22
Saheli Annual Meeting 2022

Saturday - 09/17/22
NEMA Onam 2022
Mere Sapnon Ki Rani: Songs featuring the enchanting Sharmila Tagore
Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert by Bhuvanesh Komkali (Vocal) ​with Sanjay Deshpande (Tabla) and Abhishek Shinkar (Harmonium)
Jalsa: ISW 2022 Gala

Sunday - 09/18/22
MITHAS and LearnQuest: Rupak Kulkarni and Indrajit Banerjee (Flute and Sitar)

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
Hindustani Classical Concert by Purbayan Chatterjee (Sitar), Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute), Ojas Adhiya (Tabla)

Sunday - 10/2/22
MITHAS: TM Krishna (Carnatic Vocal)

Sunday - 10/9/22
MITHAS: Amritha Murali (Carnatic Vocal)

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
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