Kukur Tihar: People in Siliguri worship dogs

Nov 11, 2023

Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja literally means the worship of dogs. This festival is celebrated during Diwali, the festival of lights.

Kathmandu's longest chariot festival honouring Lord of Rain begins

Mar 30, 2023

Hundreds of women came onto the street to pull the chariot through the mass of devotees with the fall of the day. The 3...

Feast and Treats: Nepal Police service dogs get VIP treatment on Kukur Tihar festival

Oct 31, 2024

The Nepal Police on Thursday honoured its service dogs with a feast and treats on the second day of the Tihar festival as the...

Nepal Police honours best performing service dogs on "Day of Dog"

Oct 24, 2022

Nepal Police honoured its service dogs during the five-day Tihar festival. The dogs in the training school play a crucial role in the rescue...

Celebrate Hartalika Teej in style: 5 fashion ideas for a festive flair

Sep 06, 2024

Hartalika Teej is a vibrant festival celebrated primarily in parts of India and Nepal, honouring the goddess Parvati and the bond between husband and...

'A Day of the Dogs'- Nepal festival worships cannines

Oct 25, 2022

The second day, during the five-day Nepali Hindu festival of Tihar, is celebrated as Kukur Tihar, also known as the day of the dogs,...