#KukurTihar is a Hindu festival that is dedicated to the worship of dogs, who are considered to be messengers of Yama, the god of death. Here's how pet lovers across India and Nepal celebrated it. | ETimes Lifestyle

9.1K views · 523 reactions | An amazing celebration of the love, loyalty & dedication of dogs by felicitating them, dancing with them, play with them and feeding them. The popular festival from the Himalayan region 'Kukur Tihar' celebrated at Therpup - A Dog Cafe A big thanks to everyone for being a part in our event 'Diwali For Dogs'. Special thanks to Dogsee Chew | Therpup - A Dog Cafe | Facebook

Happy Kukur (and Birālō) Tihar to all who celebrate! In 2022 we had the opportunity to visit Nepal during Tihar, a beautiful five-day-long Hindu festival of lights. Each day honors a different being: Kaag Tihar for crows, Kukur Tihar for dogs, Gai Tihar for cows, Goru Puja for oxen, and Bhai Tika for brothers and sisters. While cats don’t technically have their own special day, many Nepali animal lovers celebrate with their feline friends alongside their canine companions on the second day of th