Dog adorned with flowers at Kukur Tihar
A Nepal's Armed Police Force member worships a dog at their kennel division during Kukkur Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Paw-salute: Dogs stand proud before Nepal Police
Nepal's Armed Police Force dogs display skills at their kennel division during Kukkur Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Fiery leap: Dog jumps through flaming ring
A Nepal's Armed Police Force dog displays skills at their kennel division during Kukkur Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Joyful pup adorned with flowers
Kukur Tihar celebrates dogs in Nepal, adorning them with flowers, tikas, and treats, honoring their loyalty and divine significance.
Festive paws: Trio of dogs celebrate Kukur Tihar
Nepal's Armed Police Force dogs display skills after being worshiped at their kennel division during Kukkur Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Eyes shut, heart full
Kukur Tihar, a Hindu festival in Nepal, honors dogs for loyalty and their sacred link to Yama, the god of death.
German shepherd receives Tika blessing
In the Kukur Tihar festival of Nepal, the tika is a sacred and colorful mark placed on a dog's forehead to honor and bless them, both pets and stray dogs are celebrated for their loyalty and companionship.
A celebration of loyalty
The festival is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, where dogs are believed to be the messengers of Yama, the god of death. It's believed that worshipping dogs during this festival pleases Yama.
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