Nepal celebrated Kukur Tihar, the festival that honors dogs for their loyalty and service. From pet to police dogs, they were adorned with garlands, flowers, and vermilion powder. At the Nepal Police Canine Division, service dogs were awarded medals for their roles in crime detection, search and rescue, and public safety. The celebration reflects the country's deep respect for dogs, symbolizing the bond between humans and animals. The Rigveda also mentions Samara, the mother of dogs, who aided I

24K views · 851 reactions | Nepal glows in festive splendor as the country celebrates Tihar, a five-day festival lighting up streets and hearts across the region Take a look! Mohammed Saleh brings you this report by Saloni Murarka | WION | Facebook

39K views · 584 reactions | Every year during Tihar, Kathmandu born Sushma Koirala whips up a spread of her celebratory dishes for her family. Tihar is one of Nepal’s main festivals and similar to the Indian festival of Diwali or Deepavali, with some significant differences. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline | The Star | Facebook