People across Nepal celebrate Kukur Tihar, a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to honouring dogs as symbols of loyalty, protection and companionship. On the occasion, people worship both pet and stray dogs by placing red tika on their foreheads, decorating them with marigold garlands and offering special food. The festival is observed on the second day of the five-day Tihar celebrations. According to Hindu belief, dogs are considered messengers of Yama, the god of death. The celebration highlights the cultural and religious significance of dogs and their close relationship with humans.
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