On October 31, people across Nepal celebrated dogs on the auspicious occasion of Kukur Puja. The celebration takes place on the second day of the Tihar festival. On this day, people offer flower ...

On the second day of Nepal’s Tihar festival, dogs were celebrated with flower garlands and treats in a ritual to please the Hindu god of death.

Kukur Tihar is a cultural celebration in Nepal that honours dogs. This unique Hindu tradition occurs during the second day of Tihar, an annual five-day festival typically celebrated in October or ...

Kathmandu (Nepal), Oct 31 (ANI): Nepal Police on Thursday celebrated its service dogs with a feast and special treats, coinciding with the second day of the Tihar festival, which recognizes Kukur ...

Kukur Tihar, also known as the "Diwali for Dogs," is a unique festival celebrated annually in Nepal as part of the larger five-day Hindu festival of Tihar. Falling on the second day of Tihar, this ...

The Nepal Police on Thursday honoured its service dogs with a feast and treats on the second day of the Tihar festival as the nation observes Kukur Tihar, a day dedicated to the dogs. Canine ...

Dogs across Nepal were honored during the annual festival of “Kukur Puja” on Thursday, with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermillion marks on their heads. In Nepal, the second day ...

Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre stage in Nepal on a day dedicated to humankind’s loyal friend as part of a Hindu festival.

What is Kukur Tihar? The five-day Hindu festival of Tihar which is celebrated in Nepal, commenced this week with the second day dedicated to Kukur Tihar, or the ‘Day of the Dogs’.

With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre-stage in Nepal on a day dedicated to man's best friend as part of a Hindu festival. Kukur Tihar, the second day of the five-day Tihar ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Dogs across Nepal were honored during the annual festival of “Kukur Puja” on Thursday, with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermillion marks on their heads.