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Deepavali Festival on Long Island lights up with Ayodhya recreation
The 38th annual event by the Association of Indians in America (AIA-NY) moves to Overlook Beach, Babylon, promising a Kirtan Concert, Cultural Fashion Show, and a bridge of light for the diaspora on October 11. Read more
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Festival of Bliss with Rakeshji inspires devotion and service in the Poconos
Joyful 3-day event celebrating the commencement of Pujya Gurudevshri’s 60th birth anniversary at Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center, USA, featured transformative discourses, a major humanitarian drive, and a free health fair. Read more
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Aligning with Divine Power can make life happy, peaceful, and prosperous
From Edison, New Jersey, the Mishra family shares their astounding story of naturally formed Shiva images, an experience they say has deepened their faith in Divine Power. Read more
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Festival of Bliss celebrates Rakeshji’s birth anniversary in USA
A few thousand people are estimated to converge at the Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center in Pennsylvania for a 3-day spiritual retreat and mega humanitarian camp, marking 20 Years of SRMD’s mission in the United States and the commencement of Gurudevshri’s 60th anniversary. Read more
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The iconic Deepavali Festival relocates from NYC to Long Island
Diwali is one Indian festival celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists also besides Hindus. The Association of Indians in America, which has been holding the Deepavali Festival in Manhattan, has moved the celebration this year on October 11 to Babylon. Read more
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Rishikesh: Yoga Capital of the World that heals and transforms
A bridge between India’s ancient spiritual heritage and the evolving wellness culture of today, this Himalayan town offers a profound journey of self-discovery and adventure. Read more
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Entrainment ’25 – Ahaa! What a life!!
A long poem dedicated to Mahatria, whose presence tunes the soul to celebration, says the writer. Read more
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JAINA celebrates Paryushan, focusing on unity and forgiveness across North America
Annual Jain festival brings thousands together in reflection, forgiveness, and unity Read more
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Sumeet Tappoo concert in New Jersey raises funds for Indian hospital
The popular Bollywood singer is on a 30-city US tour in aid of the hospital in rural Karnataka being built by the One World One Family Foundation, inspired by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai. Read more
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“Lord, empty me of me, so I can be filled with you”
In a recent discourse in New York, the visiting Nirankari Mission mentor explored how we have become numb to the pain we cause others by imposing our belief systems, and what true spirituality means beyond hoping for a future reward. Read more
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Science and Spirituality are quite compatible: Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha
Swami Nirviseshananda Tirtha beautifully bridges the gap between logic and faith, showing how science and spirituality are not opposing forces but complementary paths to understanding reality. Through deep inquiry and experiential wisdom, he reveals that true knowledge embraces both empirical truth and inner awareness. Read more
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A radiant odyssey: Jain dharma illuminates Chicago
Unity, wisdom, and compassion converged at the biennial convention of JAINA, an umbrella body of Jain centers in North America Read more
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Chandra Pulamarasetti blends science, meditation, and leadership
A tech CEO turned meditation mentor, Chandra Pulamarasetti is transforming leadership – one mindful breath at a time. He is currently leading many programs in the US for the Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation. Lotus spoke to him earlier. Read more
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Lotus curates a spiritual event with edifying entertainment
Over 200 people came together to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on Long Island on June 22. Instead of postures, they were treated to the higher, spiritual forms of yoga. Read more
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Guru Purnima 2025: The deeper meaning behind honoring your teacher
In a world that forgets to bow, Guru Purnima invites us to remember the ones who lit our path—and the light within that still waits to be seen. Read more

