Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival) Celebrated In Nepal.

Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival) Celebrated In Nepal.

Nepal Army marks Kukur Tihar at Bhairav Bahan Gulm in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on November 12, 2023. On this day, pets and community dogs, revered as Yama Raj's gatekeepers, are worshipped and fed treats. (Photo by Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto)

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