The snake comes sixth in the 12-animal rotation used by the Chinese to represent the year, following the loong and preceding the horse. Others in the zodiac include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, sheep/goat, ...
Auspicious dishes include Maine lobster with ginger and onion called Long Ha Gin Sui, and a vegetarian dish eaten to cleanse the system for the new year called Xin Nian Fat Choi Jai.
Bihar's tableau at the Republic Day parade highlighted its cultural heritage by featuring the Bodhi Tree and Nalanda University. It showcased the state's historical significance and commitment to ...