Kukur Tihar: People in Siliguri worship dogs

Nov 11, 2023

Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja literally means the worship of dogs. This festival is celebrated during Diwali, the festival of lights.

Kathmandu's longest chariot festival honouring Lord of Rain begins

Mar 30, 2023

Hundreds of women came onto the street to pull the chariot through the mass of devotees with the fall of the day. The 3...

Feast and Treats: Nepal Police service dogs get VIP treatment on Kukur Tihar festival

Oct 31, 2024

The Nepal Police on Thursday honoured its service dogs with a feast and treats on the second day of the Tihar festival as the...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Union Minister Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Sep 01, 2025

Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai on Monday during the 10-day festival honouring Lord Ganesha.

Nepal Police honours best performing service dogs on "Day of Dog"

Oct 24, 2022

Nepal Police honoured its service dogs during the five-day Tihar festival. The dogs in the training school play a crucial role in the rescue...

Animal org celebrates "Kukur-tihar" festival to honour dogs

Oct 31, 2024

In a heartwarming show of love to animals, Animal helpline organisation celebrated "Kukur Tihar" or Kukur Puja at a street dog rescue centre in...