>> Kukur Tihar/AP News
The annual Hindu festival Kukur Tihar was held in Nepal, dedicated to the worship of dogs, who are honored on this day with flower garlands and treats.
During Kukur Tihar, pet owners express their gratitude to both their domestic and stray dogs by showering them with treats such as m' food, milk, eggs and high quality dog food. AP News writes about it.
Also, at the canine center of the armed police in Kathmandu, handlers honored their service dogs.
Kukur Tihar Festival/AP News
In predominantly Hindu Nepal, dogs are considered messengers of the god of death Yamraj. Therefore, on this day, people worship dogs to please God.
Kukur Tihar festival/AP News
The five-day Tihar festival begins with the worship of crows, then dogs, and then cows, which are considered sacred in Nepal. The remaining two days include the day of honoring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.