THIS year, 2025, is the year of the green Wood Snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. In Western culture, the snake is largely viewed with trepidation, as snakes are cold-blooded and ...
On this day, Hindu followers fast and present flowers, milk, and sweets to snake gods and goddesses. Many people visit temples, where they pray to Naga and perform abhishekam to Shivlingam.
From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled this ...