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.
Festival of Chariots, or Rathayatra, is an annual event celebrating Indian and Hindu culture. The festival will be celebrated in St. Augustine on Saturday, April 8, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. It features two colorful parades, live entertainment, vegetarian food, dancing, art vendors, and more.