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Lokvani wishes all its reader a very Happy Holi !

Burlington, VT, Portland, ME and Boston, MA were among the top 50 2023's Happiest Cities in America.
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Our Voice And Yours
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India British Period (1800 CE-1947 CE) – Philosophy And Religion
India British Period (1800 CE-1947 CE) – Philosophy And Religion


by Satyendra Sharma
Multiple accounts of Western travelers to India suggest a remarkable tolerance between the various religious sects as they lived their daily life. The British period saw the deterioration of the Indian society through social and religious divisions. A slow reconstruction by new thought leaders began in the nineteenth century culminating in the liberation of India.
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The Great Festival Of Holi


by Abhaya Asthana
Holi is a social festival. It is a festival of colors. Young and old, men and women all participate in this festival with remarkable energy and gusto. It is a national festival in which people from various regions and all segments of the society join the celebrations with fervor.
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The Great Festival Of Holi
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Saxophonist Phil Scarff And Percussionist Jerry Leake Performance Event
Saxophonist Phil Scarff And Percussionist Jerry Leake Performance Event


On Friday, March 3, saxophonist Phil Scarff and tabla artist Jerry Leake perform a concert of North Indian classical music at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Spaulding Hall, basement of Alden Memorial Hall (Music Building), 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA 01609. The show begins at 7:00PM.
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VYO Shreenathji Haveli: Rang Utsav, Holi Prajvalan & Dolotsav


Rang Utsav, Holi Prajvalan & Dolotsav at VYO Shreenathji Haveli.
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VYO Shreenathji Haveli: Rang Utsav, Holi Prajvalan & Dolotsav
Gurjarati Play: Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Gurjarati Play: Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai


Dhoom Entertainment present Gurjarati play Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on March 24th in Burlington, MA. Buy tickets her.
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LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival


LearnQuest will hold a 3-day festival of Indian Classical Music from April 7-9, 2023 at Regis College, Weston, MA.
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LearnQuest: Indian Classical Music Festival
Akshaya Patra Gala 2023
Akshaya Patra Gala 2023


Akshaya Patra New England Gala 2023 will be held on Sunday May 21, 2023 at Marriott Burlington Hotel.
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Holi At Newton City Hall


Join the Indian Community of Newton and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller to celebrate Holi, the spring festival of color, on Saturday March 11th from 12pm to 1pm in front of Newton City Hall.
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Holi At Newton City Hall
UIANE Holi Celebration
UIANE Holi Celebration


United India Association of New England invites you for Holi celebration on March 12th in Medford, MA.
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The South Asian Showdown Competition


The 14th annual South Asian Showdown Competition will take place on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the world renowned Strand Theatre. South Asian Showdown will host 12 of the best Bollywood/Fusion teams from North America who will compete to be crowned the South Asian Showdown Champions!
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The South Asian Showdown Competition
IAB Meet And Greet Town Candidates And Volunteer Appreciation
IAB Meet And Greet Town Candidates And Volunteer Appreciation


As Spring is upon us in a few weeks, so is the town election season. The elections will be held on April 1, 2023. As part of the civic mission for Indian Americans for Burlington, we are hosting a Town Candidate meet and greet in-person event on March 19th, 1:30-4:00 pm.
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Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser


Boston Bhangra is planning to host a fundraiser 'Baisakhi Gala' at the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA on April 29th.
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Baisakhi Gala: A Boston Bhangra Fundraiser
NESSP: Upcoming Events
NESSP: Upcoming Events


Maha Shivarathri Cultural Programs, Holi Celebrations and Sri Satyanarayana Vrat Katha at NESSP.
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Ekal: Upcoming Events And Workshops


Ekal is excited to present Sa Re Ga Ma fame, Vishwanath Batunge, and his team touring cities all over the US this year; Sur Sangam; and youth workshops onArts and Crafts, Introduction to Biology and Spelling Bee.
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Ekal: Upcoming Events And Workshops
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2023 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Scholarship
2023 NAAAP Boston Future Leader Scholarship


NAAAP Boston Scholarship Committee invites all Massachusetts high school seniors who are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent to apply for the 2023 Future Leader Scholarship.
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Obituary: Ashwani D. Budhiraja


Ashwani D. Budhiraja passed away February 22, 2023 at the age of 83. In 1969, he was one of the founders of the Indian Students Association of Brown University which later became the Indian Association of Greater Rhode Island.
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Obituary: Ashwani D. Budhiraja
MITHAS Announces Spring 2023 Lineup
MITHAS Announces Spring 2023 Lineup


During Spring 2023, MITHAS will feature concerts by Abhishek Raghuram, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi & GJR Krishnan, Ganesh & Kumaresh, and Supriyo Dutta. Tickets on sale now!
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ICC: Health And Wellness Awareness – Education With A Purpose


by Dr. Harshad Sanghvi
Two Heart Health Myths and Real Facts on Cardiac arrest is same as heart attack and Heart failure means that the heart stops beating.
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ICC: Health And Wellness Awareness – Education With A Purpose
Can You Deduct The Costs Of A Spouse On A Business Trip?
Can You Deduct The Costs Of A Spouse On A Business Trip?


If you own a company and travel for business, you may wonder whether you can deduct all the costs of having your spouse accompany you on trips. It may be possible, but the rules are restrictive.
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For The Mathematically Involved


Here are two problems for the weekend!
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For The Mathematically Involved

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Event Update
Sunday - 03/5/23
L. Shankar: Return to North America Tour
(Postponed to Nov. 10th)
Sunderkand Ka Path

Saturday - 03/18/23
South Asian Showdown Competition
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion Dance Competition
Brahma Kumaris: The Link of Love
Peoples
BK: The Link of Love

Sunday - 03/19/23
Indian Wedding Expo
IAB: Meet and Greet with town election candidates

Wednesday - 03/22/23
Dwarkamai: Ugadi/Gudi Padwa

Friday - 03/24/23
Kaka Ko Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - Gujarati Drama

Sunday - 03/26/23
MITHAS: Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Vocal)

Thursday - 03/30/23
Dwarkamai: Shri Ram Navami

Saturday - 4/1/23
IARI Chess Competition

Friday - 4/7/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/8/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Sunday - 4/9/23
15th Annual LearnQuest Music Festival 2023

Saturday - 4/15/23
Braj Mandir of Sri Radha Bhakti: Holi

Saturday - 4/22/23
NEMA Drishya 2023
Northsouth Foundation/IANH Regional Contests 2023
MITHAS: Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and GJR Krishnan (Carnatic Violin)

Thursday - 4/27/23
TiECON East 2023

Friday - 4/28/23
TiECON East 2023

Saturday - 4/29/23
AIF: 17th Annual New england gala

Sunday - 4/30/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty: Hindustani Classical Concert

Tuesday - 5/2/23
Kaushiki Chakraborty (Music Appreciation Session at Berklee India Exchange)

Saturday - 5/13/23
MITHAS: Ganesh & Kumaresh (Carnatic Violin)
Ekal Vidyalaya: Maa Tujhe Salaam

Sunday - 5/14/23
MITHAS: Supriyo Dutta (Hindustani Vocal)

Saturday - 5/20/23
Shadaj: Aarti Ankalikar (Music Appreciation Session)

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