This festival dedicated to Kukkur, who is also known as our ‘best friend’, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. In particular, dogs, considered faithful friends of humans, are considered a symbol of Yama, the god of death. On this day, people of Nepal worship dogs by applying red tilak on their heads and garlanding them with flowers as a symbol of respect. After the puja, they are given their favorite food items. Considered to be one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community in the country, Kukur Tihar is usually celebrated on the day of Narak Chaturdashi or Bhoot Chaturdashi as devotees believe that dogs can sense impending danger and thus ward off evil forces. Will play an important role in keeping it away. From people’s homes.
This festival dedicated to dogs, who is also known as our ‘best friend’, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. In particular, dogs, considered faithful friends of humans, are considered a symbol of Yama, the god of death. On this day, people of Nepal worship dogs by applying red tilak on their heads and garlanding them with flowers as a symbol of respect. After the puja, they are given their favorite food items. Considered to be one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community in the country, Kukur Tihar is usually celebrated on the day of Narak Chaturdashi or Bhoot Chaturdashi as devotees believe that dogs can sense imposing danger and thus ward off evil forces. Will play an important role in keeping it away. From people’s homes.