Kathmandu. On the second day of Yamapanchak i. e. Tihar, Kukur Tihar is being celebrated today. Kukur Tihar is being celebrated across the country by worshiping the dog as the messenger of Yamraj and the trusted friend of man.
According to Hindu scriptures, there is a religious belief that dogs are considered as gatekeepers and messengers of Yamaraj. There is a religious belief that two dogs named Shyam and Sabal who live at the gates of Yamalok act as messengers of Yamaraj. Therefore, there is a tradition of worshiping and honoring dogs on the day of Kukur Tihar.
From this morning, pets and street dogs are bathed, given tika and garlands and fed sweet treats. There is a religious belief that worshipping the dog by giving it its favorite food pleases Yamraj and brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the family.
Dogs are also considered to be important animals that provide protection, assist in crime investigations, and play an important role as a companion to humans. The contribution of dogs is considered important, especially in the security of the house, search and rescue, and the work of the security guards. Among the five days of Tihar, the festival is celebrated according to various religious and cultural traditions such as Kaag Tihar, Kukur Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Tika.
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