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.
Hindu Festivals Calendar. Hindu calendar is also called as Panchang (Panchanga or Panchangam) or Panjika. it is the astrological calendar used by practicing Hindus. Many different variations of hindu calendar used in different parts of India.