With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took centre stage in Nepal on a day dedicated to humankind’s loyal friend as ...

Kukur Tihar is a heartwarming ritual of Nepal’s five-day Tihar festival, emphasizing the beautiful bond between humans and ...

Kukur Tihar, or the ‘Day of the Dogs’ is celebrated alongside Diwali in some parts of the world; here's the significance of the festival ...

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 ...

Rituals Followed While Celebrating Kukur Tihar In the traditional way, individuals mark Kukur Tihar by washing dogs, applying a tilaka on their forehead, and decorating them with flower garlands.

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.

What grabbed our attention was the star embraced her Nepali culture and celebrated the festival called Kukur Tihar. Sharing the video on her Instagram, Manisha wrote, “Nepal celebrates Kukur ...