In This Annual Nepalese Festival, Dogs Get Pampered For Being God’s Messengers
Dog lovers will be pleased to learn that their admiration for their four-legged companions is a notion that has permeated throughout centuries, with some cultures even dedicating entire celebrations in honor of man’s best friend. In fact, millions of people in the world have observed the Kukur Tihar festival this week, an annual Hindu festival originating from Nepal. The celebration, which falls on the second day of the festival of Tihar – a five-day Hindu festival of Diwali – sees people worship adorable pooches to please Yama....