Kukur Tihar being observed today
Summary
Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, is celebrated across Nepal on the third day of Yamapanchak this year, featuring worship and offerings to dogs as messengers of Yamaraj.
Key Points
- Kukur Tihar is being observed today, celebrating dogs as faithful companions and messengers of Yamaraj.
- The festival falls on the third day of Yamapanchak this year instead of the usual second day due to calendar changes.
- Dogs are worshipped, garlanded, and offered food during the festival.
- The dog has a mythological significance as a companion to Dharmaraj Yudhisthir in the Mahabharat epic.
