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 ...

I love dogs. You love dogs. Your giggly toddler loves dogs, and your grouchy old dad will always crack a smile for a pup. But in Nepal, it’s not enough to simply love a dog. No, dogs deserve an entire ...

Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to worshipping the Hindu goddess Laxmi, is being celebrated nationwide in Nepal. Normally occurring on the third day of the Tihar festival, this year it aligns with the ...

Kukur Tihar, a Hindu festival in Nepal, honors dogs for loyalty and their sacred link to Yama, the god of death. The festival is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, where dogs are believed to be the ...