Among the numerous expressive and cheerful spiritual festivals in Nepal, there is one that is especially near our souls: Kukur Tihar Festival. At this event, Dogs are treated with impassion or scorn by most Nepalis and this became a culture of worshiping dog festivals in Nepal.

In spite of the fact that there are limited words for this norm, pups don’t hold a similar situation in Nepali society as they do in Western nations, in fact, they are known as man’s closest companion.

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The celebration is a deeply rooted custom among the people of Nepal and it is believed to trust the connection between people and dogs. During this kukur Tihar festival, the resident of Nepal offer garlands and apply Glowing “Tika” to homeless dogs separated from taking care of them.

The celebration is a deeply rooted custom among the people of Nepal and it is believed to trust the connection between people and dogs. At this event, the resident of Nepal offer garlands and apply Glowing “Tika” to homeless dogs separated from taking care of them.

Beliefs Of Dog Festival Nepal

In Nepal, dogs are respected as the messengers of Yamraj, the lord of death.

Dog assumes the essential job of being the guards of death. It is said that the dogs lead the spirits of the dead people in the hidden world across the river of death.

Why is Kukur Tihar celebrated ?

Really, the appropriate answer lies in Hindu myth. Owing to this belief, the celebration is seen on the day that is otherwise called Naraka Chaturdashi or Bhoot Chaturdashi. It is accepted that dogs can detect approaching risk, and significant death, and are henceforth exceptionally worshiped on this day.

Way Of Dog Worship In Nepal

They are offered garlands and delicious food to acknowledge the close relationship between people and dogs. Nepalese policemen can be seen applying red tika on patrol dog foreheads and presenting garlands to thank them for their faithful service.

They are also marked with a tika, a red mark applied to the forehead, as a sign of sacredness. The tika acts as a blessing to those who encounter the dog during Kukur Tihar. After the puja, the dogs are given special treats and a lot of food to eat. As far as dogs are concerned this is the best part of the festival for them.

What sort of foods are catered to dogs in Kukur Tihar?

At last, dogs are offered delightful food and satisfactions that they would usually never have the event to eat. A couple of individuals buy treats especially for the occasion, comparably, those presents are every so often given to pets at Christmas time in western countries.

The treats incorporate milk, eggs, meat, top-notch dog food, or anything that one loves.

Even dog worshiping festival in Mexico rose as a tradition

A gathering of Mexican activists was so animated by Nepal’s Kukur Tihar dog celebration they admired it in Mexico City complete with marigold laurels on their dogs.

This year was their third time praising the celebration since 2016. One of the coordinators, Protección del Perro Callejero additionally shared a YouTube instructional exercise on the best way to make marigold garlands for dogs. For more detailed information, click here to visit.

Frequently asked questions :

Q.1) What day is Kukur Tihar?

The second day of Diwali is known as Kukur Tihar or “day of the dogs”.

Q.2) What are the five days of Tihar?

Day 1: Kaag Tihar
Day 2: Kukur Tihar
Day 3: Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja
Day 4: Goru Tihar and Mha Puja
Day 5: Bhai Tika

Q.3) Why the dog is worshipped in Tihar?

According to Hindu myth, dogs are regarded as the guards of Yama, the god of death.

Q.4) What is Diwali called in Nepal?

Diwali is also called Tihar (Nepali: तिहार), Deepawali, and Yamapanchak or Swanti (Nepal Bhasa: स्वन्ती).

Q.5) What is the main festival in Nepal?

Hindu festival as Dashain.

Q.6) What are the festivals in Nepal?

Dashain and Tihar
Buddha Jayanti
Janai Purnima
Teej
Shree Krishna Janmashtami
Fagun Purnima
Maghe Sankranti

Q.7) When is kukur tihar 2021?

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 AD or Kartik 17 2078 BS.

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