Along with Diwali another Hindu festival Kukur Tihar which is mainly celebrated in Nepal has gone viral across the globe with many videos. In Hinduism dogs are viewed as the loyal messengers of Yamraj, the god of death.
Honoring them helps appease Yamaraj and ensures safe passage and protection in the afterlife.The festival is also connected to the Mahabharata, where King Yudhishthira refused to enter heaven without his faithful dog. The celebration extends beyond personal pets to include street dogs, shelter animals, and working military and police dogs, emphasizing coexistence, kindness, and animal welfare.
Kukur Tihar – Nepal’s Dog festival
A day decided to the ones who guide, guard, protect and love us unconditionally.
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Personnel from Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) honored their service dogs during a ceremony for Kukur Tihar at their Kathmandu headquarters on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Officers adorned the dogs with marigold garlands and tika marks while demonstrating canine operational skills, including obstacle leaps and synchronized drills.
The Nepal Embassy in India celebrated Kukur Tihar, the traditional Nepali festival dedicated to honouring dogs for their loyalty, companionship and unconditional love. As part of the celebrations, dogs were showered with flowers, garlands, tika and treats, highlighting the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends.
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