Dasara is one of the most famous festivals for Hindus. According to Hindu mythology, the festival is celebrated as a triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura and the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Know how the festival is celebrated in various parts of the country. Katra, Jammu and Kashmir: Dasara is celebrated with much joy in Katra, Jammu, and Kashmir. Shri
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Rachana Shah
BOSTON- In 2018, Rachana Shah left her job of 20 years as a Systems Analyst to take a risk that would change her life: she founded Evergreen Adult Day Health Center in Woburn, MA- a place that the increasing aging generation in the South Asian community could call their home away from home. This was not a new topic for Ms. Shah- her focus on helping the community has been a part of her life for years.
She is passionate about the plight of seniors, the aging generation that needs more assistance as the time goes by. She watched her own parents, her in-laws, and their friends turning into “latch key adults”, with very few resources available during weekdays for independent movement. Language was often the barrier in most cases Ms. Shah witnessed, where the town provided senior services were not very helpful.