Kukur Tihar is a traditional festival in Nepal that venerates canines. This special Hindu custom takes place on the second day of Tihar, a yearly festival lasting five days that usually occurs in ...

This Kukur Tihar festival inspired by Nepalese tradition honoring dogs as ... Gulmarg (J&K) March 15 (ANI): The Indian Army’s Pir Panjal Brigade of the Dagger Division successfully organized ...

With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre stage in Nepal on a day dedicated to ... and offered snacks to hungry hounds. Kukur Tihar, the second day of the five-day Tihar festival ...

In Nepal, the second day of Tihar — also known as Diwali — is Kukur Puja, dedicated to canines. Pet owners and others perform rituals to honor both pets and stray dogs. At the Armed Police ...