Editorial photo #11724849 Human Interest

Kukur Tihar (Dog Festival) Celebrated In Nepal

A trained Nepalese police dog performs stunts during the Kukur Tihar Dog Festival as part of the Tihar celebrations in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Kukur Tihar is an annual Hindu festival originating from Nepal, which falls on the second day of the festival of Tihar, around October or November. On this day, people worship dogs to please Yama, the god of death, as they are considered to be his messengers. (Photo by Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11724849
Date taken: 31 October 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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