Indian Embassies are Enforcing ICAO Passport Photo Rules for NRIs with Effect in September; All You Need to Know. [more]

Movement to perform 75 Havans and 75 Lakh Global Pledges for Positive Mental, Spiritual, and Physical (MSP) Health was launched on the 75th birthday of the Honorable Prime Minister at the largest Hindu Temple of New England. This temple carries a unique distinction, having been visited by Shri Modi ji in the 1990s during his Pracharak days. [more]

by Jaya Asthana
Navratri is known as the Festival of Nights. It begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashwin and is dedicated to honoring the three Devis – Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. [more]

by Pt. Hemant Ramrakhyani
The Nav Durga Puja celebrates the nine manifestations and forms of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the supremacy of divine feminine power. [more]

by Pt Anand Tripathi
Kanya Pujan refers to the worship of young girls—usually between the ages of two and ten—who are admired as living personifications of Goddess Durga and her nine manifestations, collectively called Navadurga. It is believed that every girl child is a manifestation of Shakti, the cosmic energy that pervades the universe. The ritual honors the purest and most innocent form of feminine divinity, [more]

by Dr. Indrajeet Tyagi and Dr. Iranna Hirapur
Heart diseases are the leading causes of death globally, in the United States, and in India. In 2021, heart diseases alone accounted for approximately one-third of all global deaths. In 2023, 919,032 (22% of total deaths) people died from these diseases in the United States whereas in India, these diseases caused about 27% of total deaths. But these diseases can often be prevented by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle as they help you reduce the risk of heart diseases and its risk factors such as lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. [more]

The Desai Foundation’s annual Lotus Festival returned to the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and delivered an unforgettable evening of celebration, music, and generosity—marking a new high point for the organization’s mission to empower women and children through health, livelihood, and dignity. [more]

RIHTS will celebrate Devi Navarathri and Dussehra from Sep. 22nd - Oct. 2nd. [more]

Sri Sarannavaratri Mahotsavam at Sri Siddha Lalitha Peetham from Dep. 22nd - Oct. 2nd. [more]

Satsang Center will be celebrating NavRatri MahotSav from Sep. 22nd to Oct. 2nd. [more]

TiE Boston, one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, announced its annual TiECON East 2025, the largest entrepreneurial conference in Boston, to be held on September 26, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston. The conference is co-hosted by TiE New York this year. [more]

Join VYO in celebrating Nav Vilas (9/26-27) and Dashera (10/2). [more]

Witness the inspiring journey of Swami Vivekananda - from his early struggles and meeting with Ramakrishna, to his iconic Chicago address, Vedantic teachings on non-dualism, and exchanges with disciples like Nivedita and Nikola Tesla on Sep. 27-28, 2025. [more]

Hosted by MITHAS and the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard, Intersections 2025, centers Indian classical dance as a space for research, creative exchange, and professional dialogue across generations and geographies. This 1.5 day event on Sep. 27-28 features 50+ presenters and artists from the global Indian diaspora. [more]

by Shilpa Patangay
The Indian Americans for Burlington (IAB) proudly announces its 11th Annual Diwali Gala Celebration, themed "Rang Rangilo Bharat – Colorful India." This much-anticipated community event will be held on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at the Burlington Town Common. [more]

Domestic Violence Walk, Suhani Shaam, Building wealth through Real Estate investing, Karwachauth, Diwali at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and much more at ISW. [more]

Navarathri-Dasara, Diwali Gala, Double Play Concerts, Thinking Deeply- Living Intentionally and Trinidad-Tobago at Chinmaya Maruti Boston. [more]

Generation Bollywood Presents Shabana Azmi in Broken Images, written by Girish Karnad and Directed by Alyques Padamsee, on Oct. 3rd in Weston, MA. [more]

Vyasa Yoga - Promotion of Positive Health from Oct. 3-5 or 10-12, 2025. 30 hours of residential weekend yoga retreat! [more]

World-jazz ensemble Natraj joins acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer Jayshree Bala Rajamani to bring centuries-old Ragamala paintings from Mughal India to life through a powerful multimedia performance, Ragamala Paintings Alive! on October 4th in Andover, MA. [more]

South Asian Nation Diwali Gala will be held on October 25th at the Sons of Italy, Watertown, MA. Buy your tickets now! [more]

UIANE presents Diwali Celebration 2025 on October 26th in Newton, MA. [more]

AIMM fro SEVA invites you to Donor Appreciation Event and Hé Govind: An Ode to Krishna, a live musical concert which showcases the vocal brilliance of Jayateerth Mevundi and the musical gifts of flutist Pravin Godkhindi on October 31st in Weston, MA. [more]

TriNethra - The Third Eye Festival of Dance by Jayshree Bala Rajamani will be held on Saturday, November 8th from 3 - 7pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA. [more]

For the first time in Boston Bhangra's 22-year history, the celebration of northern Indian dance and culture will also feature live bands from across the US and Canada performing at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester on November 15, 2025. [more]

by Amrutha Ananth
Attending Nina Kaimal’s Arangetram held on August 3rd, 2025 (Student of Aishwarya Balasubramanian, Arpanam Academy of Bharatanatyam) felt like witnessing a pilgrimage to Sabarimala—a path as demanding in spirit and discipline as the sacred trek itself. [more]

Bharatanatyam classes at the OM Hindu Community Center by Neha Parikh of Chidambaram Nritya Kala Academy. [more]

Priya Donti, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, was named one of the 100 Most Influencial People in AT 2025 by Time Magazine. [more]

At its Annual General Body Meeting on September 13, 2025, IAGB elected its new Executive Committee for the 2025-2027 term with Nilesh Agrawal as President and Deepak Garg as Vice President. [more]

Ma Durga is coming to our town
Even living here for more than four decades
Durgapuja always wins our hearts
She is the only woman god... [more]

From a humble family your journey rose
A story an entire world knows for sure
With tireless will and steadfast stride
You lead the nation, far and wide... [more]

Seventy-five years of steady determination
From humble soil a man of service evolved
In every bold step, a promise born anew
A dream for Bharat, a hope in skies so blue... [more]

It’s an affordable means of financial stability that people think they can’t afford (when most actually can). Research shows that about three-quarters of adults overestimate the true cost of life insurance. [more]

Navaratri, a festival of nine nights of light and
Ma Divine appears on earth with radiant grace
Her nine forms shine brightly in time and space
With Trishul, Sudarshan Chakra, sword, and spear
She guards her children all the while from demons... [more]

Nine days and nine nights’ bright lights
Their luminosity spreads everywhere
Stories of Goddess, we love to know
And enjoy delicious Navaratri feasts... [more]

This October, just in time for Diwali, A Diwali Dilemma will debut on YouTube and TikTok. When three female spirits from her past appear, she's forced to confront the life she's living and the one she still dreams of. Written and directed by Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar, A Diwali Dilemma blends the themes of justice, renewal, and light with the voices of South Asian women at the center of the story — a festive, resonant take on a classic tale for audiences everywhere. [more]