Mack,

Interesting that Shepherd makes no mention of POET™ .

What would the rationale for that be I wonder?

An aside and unrelated matter but important for us to be sensitive to perhaps:http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-the-major-hindu-holidays.htm

The two most notable ones are probably Holi and Diwali, celebrated by most Hindus all over the world.

Holi takes place in March, celebrating spring and color. During this holiday, festive street parties take place in which people throw colored powder and water at each other. Each color has a particular religious significance, with many people using medicinal herbs in their balls of powder. Diwali, the festival of lights, takes place in late October. This festival is treated as a national holiday in India, and devout Hindus in other regions of the world may take Diwali off to celebrate with friends and family.

Some other Hindu holidays include days to celebrate the births of specific gods, like Shiva Ratri, commemorating the birth of Shiva in March, and Ganesha Utsava, a day in September to celebrate Ganesha. In August falls Krishna Jayanti, the birth of the god Krisha. Many people also celebrate Navarati, the feast of Shakti, which traditionally includes lots of dancing and partying as people celebrate the various aspects of the feminine.