Festival Of Tihar where people worship dogs.

Just few days ago, Kukur Tihar, the festival of dogs was celebrated at every household and street to mark the second day of Tihar Festival.

Tihar is the second biggest festival of Hindus people in Nepal.

Dogs, as well known for truth-worthy and loyal animal to human from ancient time, are worshiped once a year on this day.

People usually worship their Pet dogs as well as street dogs with Tika and Garland then offer delicious food on this day.

People also honor dogs as they believe that the dog can guarantee the souls of the dead people to get to heaven.The dog plays an important role as "the gatekeeper of death", which is said to lead the deceased across the river of death in the underworld.

Nepalese policemen present beautiful garlands to their patrol dogs and paint their foreheads in red cinnabar to thank for their contributions in social security.