India, Jan. 22 -- Bihar's superfood Makhana's (foxnut) will be the highlight of the state's tableau display on the 77th Republic Day on January 26, an official communique stated.

The theme of the Bihar tableau is 'Makhana: Local se Global ki thali me Superfood'. It will be part of different tableaux from states at the Bharat Parv, organised by the Defence Ministry from January 23-31 at Red Fort to present India's cultural, economic and social diversity.

"Bihar's tableau, in line with the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', conveys the message that local livelihoods can be given a global identity through a confluence of tradition, hard work, and innovation," said a communique.

The traditional cultivation of makhana includes the sow...