{"id":1768,"date":"2025-10-20T10:56:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnnweb.com\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:56:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T14:26:08","slug":"kukur-tihar-nepal-celebrates-festival-honouring-dogs-with-garlands-feasts-and-medals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediapbn.com\/?p=1768","title":{"rendered":"Kukur Tihar: Nepal celebrates festival honouring dogs with garlands, feasts, and medals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Kathmandu [Nepal], October 20, 2025: Nepal on Monday celebrated the second day of the Tihar festival, popularly known as Kukur Tihar\u2014a unique tradition dedicated to honouring dogs for their loyalty, courage, and companionship.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Across the country, pet and stray dogs alike received VIP treatment\u2014decorated with marigold garlands, marked with vermilion powder (tika), and offered lavish meals as a token of gratitude for their faithfulness.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In Hindu belief, dogs are regarded as the messengers and guardians of Yama, the god of death, and are revered for their devotion and protective nature.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At the Canine Division of the Nepal Police in Kathmandu, service dogs were given special honours for their contribution to law enforcement. The division held a parade showcasing the dogs\u2019 skills in detecting clues, tracking criminals, and locating missing persons. Top-performing dogs were presented with medals for excellence in crime detection, rescue operations, and narcotics tracking.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWhether it\u2019s catching criminals, rescuing victims, or guarding our homes and offices\u2014dogs serve selflessly,\u201d said Officer Mahesh Bhul of the Nepal Police, who recited a poem in tribute to the animals.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Nepal Police\u2019s Canine Division, which trains both locally bred and imported dogs, has made the Kukur Tihar celebration an annual tradition to recognise the service of these four-legged officers. Among the many trained dogs, one is chosen each year as the \u201cDog of the Year\u201d for its outstanding performance.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Residents also joined in the festivities, offering prayers and food to their canine companions. \u201cKukur Tihar is one of the happiest festivals in Nepal. It\u2019s a day to express love and gratitude to our dogs for their loyalty and friendship. The world could learn from this tradition,\u201d said Sneha Shrestha, a Kathmandu local.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The festival\u2019s roots trace back to ancient Hindu scriptures. The Rigveda mentions Samara, the mother of dogs who aided Lord Indra in retrieving stolen cattle. 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