In American literature, the term realism encompasses the period of time from the Civil War to the turn of the century during which William Dean Howells, Rebecca Harding Davis, Henry James, Mark Twain, and others wrote fiction devoted to accurate representation and an exploration of American lives in various contexts.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. The word Thaipusam is derived from the Tamil month name Thai and Pusam, which refers to a star near the location of the moon during the festival.
India Guide Festivals in India Hindu Festivals 2017 Dates. Hindu Festival Calender - India is a land of cultural diversity and its essence lies in an assorted range of races and ethnicities dwelling here. Religion also is no exception to this and the country is home to people with diverse faiths and beliefs.