US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 2

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

Largest Hindu festival concludes with immersion of idols in Bangladesh

STORY: Largest Hindu festival concludes with immersion of idols in Bangladesh DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Durga Puja celebrations and immersion of idols in Bangladesh STORYLINE: Durga Puja, one of the largest Hindu festivals, ended in Bangladesh on Wednesday with the immersion of the idols. Starting from Oct. 1 across Bangladesh, the five-day Durga Puja festival involved the worship of Hindu Mother Goddess Durga symbolizing the power and triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. JL Bhowmik, president of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad (BPUP), the largest organization of Hindus in Bangladesh, had earlier said that this year, the Durga Puja was celebrated at over 32,168 pavilions in Bangladesh including 241 in Dhaka. After worshipping for four days, devotees joined hands to lower the idols into the water amid the beating of drums, prayers and chanting of hymns, marking the end of the goddess' annual sojourn to her paternal home. S

Hindu festival of Navaratri celebrated in India

STORY: Hindu festival of Navaratri celebrated in India DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people preparing goddess, buying flowers, and dancing on the street STORYLINE: Navaratri, an important Hindu festival in India, began on Monday. The nine-day-long festival is observed in honor of Mother Goddess Durga. Devotees believe that one can get good fortune and luck as the goddess governs the moon. During the festival, devotees put on traditional dresses and dance with folk music in the evening. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari sleeps on the lap of her mother Basantapur Durbar Sqaure while taking part in the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A mother applies make up over the face of a Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

Kumari Pooja in Nepal

A mother applies make up over the face of a Nepali Hindu girl donned as Living Goddess Kumari at Basantapur Durbar Sqaure right before the Kumari Pooja in capital Kathmandu. Girls running in their pre-pubescent period under go the procession which is believed to ward off the evils and protect the girls. It is a annual procession which takes place in front of Taleju Bhawani Temple attended by hundreds of girls.