It falls on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) in the month of Sawan. The festival usually takes place in July ...

Paleontologists in India just identified a gargantuan prehistoric snake that roamed the Earth 47 million years ago. The ...

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future.

Check out some glimpses of dragons, fire breathers, and snakes, oh my! Bangkok, Thailand: Lion Dance performances worship Chinese ... Kolkata, India: The Chinese community performs a Dragon ...

Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Throngs of people in down jackets filled a Beijing park for a “temple fair” on a sunny but chilly day.

From the colossal Titanoboa in ancient Colombia to the transitional form Eophis in England and the dinosaur-hunting Sanajeh in India, these ancient snakes showcase incredible evolutionary ...

Minnesota charities out at least $500M because of Bremer Financial’s loss of value Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people ...