Monday, May 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:24:04 GMT
MARION COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come. According to Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall, the drug raid is the result of severalMore >>
A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:08:44 GMT
ORLANDO (WFTV/CNN) – Hurricane season is almost here and the National Hurricane Center has released its annual list of storm names. The list alternates between boy and girl names. The list kicks off withMore >>
Hurricane season is almost here and the National Hurricane Center has released its annual list of storm names.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:34:42 GMT
Teaching methods, re-evaluating test complexity, catering learning styles—What can lawmakers do to avoid a high rate of failure regarding state mandated testing? Dr. Dave Daves serves as Chair of theMore >>
Teaching methods, re-evaluating test complexity, catering learning styles—What can lawmakers do to avoid a high rate of failure regarding state mandated testing? Dr. Dave Daves serves as Chair of theMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:51:48 GMT
HOUSTON – Bradley Roney and Blake Brown each hit two-run homers for Southern Miss but that was not enough as Houston defeated the Golden Eagles 7-5 here Friday night at Cougar Field for the second consecutiveMore >>
HOUSTON – Bradley Roney and Blake Brown each hit two-run homers for Southern Miss but that was not enough as Houston defeated the Golden Eagles 7-5 here Friday night at Cougar Field for the second consecutiveMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:14:16 GMT
The Powerball Jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday. While many people are dreaming of buying that lucky ticket, what some may not realize is the chances of having all six winning numbers are extremelyMore >>
The Powerball Jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday. While many people are dreaming of buying that lucky ticket, what some may not realize is the chances of having all six winning numbers are extremely slim.More >>
Sarah Josepha Hale is not generally recognized as a holiday hero. But she deserves much of the credit for one annual celebration. Can you identify that holiday?More >>
Sarah Josepha Hale is not generally recognized as a holiday hero. But she deserves much of the credit for one annual celebration. Can you identify that holiday?More >>
How does Santa Claus travel to the Netherlands -- and where does he come from?More >>
How does Santa Claus travel to the Netherlands -- and where does he come from?More >>
Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, probably is the best known Hindu festival. It also is celebrated by Sikhs and Jains.
Although the festival lasts for five days, Diwali is primarily celebrated on the third day, called Lakshmi Puja. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Lakshmi Puja occurs on the 15th day of the month called Kartik. This year, the date was Nov. 13 on the common calendar.
The name Diwali itself comes from a Sanscrit word meaning "row of lights." The festival celebrates the homecoming of an esteemed king named Rama, as told in an epic story called Ramayana, which dates from the 3rd Century B.C.
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, after Christianity and Islam. There are more than 1 billion Hindus, with the largest concentration in India. There are more than 1 million Hindus in the United States.
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