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.
Maha Shivaratri is the great night of Shiva, during which followers of Shiva observe religious fasting and the offering of Bael (Bilva) leaves to Shiva. Mahashivaratri Festival or the âThe Night of Shivaâ is celebrated with devotion and religious fervor in honor of Lord Shiva, one of the deities of Hindu Trinity.
The Diwali Festival -- also known as the 'Festival of Lights' -- is an important Hindu holiday celebrated throughout India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and places with large Indian populations.he Diwali Festival -- also known as the 'Festival of Lights' -- is an important Hindu holiday celebrated throughout India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and places with large Indian populations.