Kukur Tihar

Sikkim and Nepal Celebrate Kukur Tihar: A Festival Honoring the Bond Between Humans and Dogs

Sikkim, India, and neighboring Nepal recently celebrated Kukur Tihar, a unique festival dedicated to honoring dogs and the special bond they share with humans. As part of the multi-day festival of Tihar, also known as Deepawali in some regions, Kukur Tihar is the second day and is wholly devoted to...