Kukur Tihar being observed today
Summary
Kukur Tihar, a festival honoring dogs as loyal companions and messengers of Yamaraj, is observed today across Nepal, marking the third day of Yamapanchak during Tihar.
Key Points
- Kukur Tihar is being observed today across the country as part of the Tihar festival.
- The festival honors dogs as loyal companions and messengers of Yamaraj, the God of Death.
- This year, Kukur Tihar falls on the third day of Tihar due to calendar adjustments by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.
- Kukur Tihar symbolizes the bond between humans and dogs and references their role in the epic Mahabharat.
