Ind. Senate votes for schools to teach creationism

INDIANAPOLIS | In addition to learning the scientific origins of life, Hoosier public school students soon may be taught life was created by God, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the human mind and/or Xenu, dictator of the Galactic Confederacy.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Milk is poured onto an idol during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Incense is lit as an offering to the deities during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Prabhakaran Namboodirii prays during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

An idol representing Ganesh occupies the Bharatiya Temple on June 9 in Merrillvile.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Devotees chant prayers during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Hindu deities, including Radha and Krishna, are represented by idols June 9 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillvile.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

A devotee prays to idols of Jainism on June 9 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Prabhakaran Namboodirii leads a congregation in Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

An offering of milk is poured onto an altar by Prabhakaran Namboodirii during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

The Rig Veda, written in English and in Sanskrit, sits on display June 9 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Nupur Arora, director of operations at the Indian American Cultural Center, poses for a photograph at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville on June 9.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

People share laughter together during a laughter yoga class led by instructor Tanaz Bamboat at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville on March 23.

Indian community blossoms in NWI

Prabhakaran Namboodiri makes an offering on behalf of a devotee during Shivarathri, the celebration of the deity Lord Shiva, March 3 at the Bharatiya Temple in Merrillville.