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.

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Continuing our beastly series of animals in London. Snakes don't always get the best press. As a consequence, we don't see them celebrated or commemorated much around town. But there are exceptions.

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 ...

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 ...

The Russell’s Viper, one of the "Big Four" snakes in India, is known for its extremely painful bite and aggressive nature. It is responsible for the majority of snakebites in India, accounting 43% of ...

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.