hinducosmos:Kukur Puja: The Day of the Dog festival in NepalIt’s called Tihar, and is the Nepalese w
hinducosmos:Kukur Puja: The Day of the Dog festival in NepalIt’s called Tihar, and is the Nepalese way of celebrating Diwali. Each day the day the festival is dedicated to honouring different animals and thanking them for all they do. Yesterday was the day of the dog, also known as Kukur Puja.Food and garlands are given to all dogs in the area, including strays, who are treated like kings for the day. People flock to thank dogs for all that they have done for humans, from the dogs mentioned in ancient texts (such as the dog said to guard the gates of the afterlife) to street dogs who bring us joy on a tough day. Read More(via METRO) -- source link