Among the numerous expressive and cheerful spiritual festivals in Nepal,
there is one that is especially near our souls: Kukur Tihar. Over time Dogs
are treated with impassion or scorn by most Nepalis. In spite of the fact
that there are limited words for this norm, pups don't hold a similar
situation in Nepali society as they do in Western nations, where they are
known as man's closest companion.
The celebration is a deeply rooted custom among the people of Nepal and it
is believed to trust the connection between people and dogs. At this event,
the resident of Nepal offer garlands and apply Glowing "Tika" to homeless
dogs separated from taking care of them.
Beliefs
In Nepal, dogs are respected as the messengers of Yamraj, the lord of
death. Dog assumes the essential job of being the guards of death. It is
said that the dogs lead the spirits of the dead people in the hidden world
across the river of death.
Why the dogs are worshipped?
Indeed, the appropriate answer lies in Hindu myth. Owing to the belief, the
celebration is seen on the day that is otherwise called Naraka Chaturdashi
or Bhoot Chaturdashi. It is accepted that dogs can detect approaching risk,
significant death, and are exceptionally worshiped on this day.
How dogs are worshipped?
They are offered garlands and delicious food to acknowledge the close
relationship between people and dogs. Nepalese policemen can be seen applying
red tika on patrol dog foreheads and presenting garlands to thank them for
their faithful service.
They are also marked with a tika, a red mark applied to the forehead, as a
sign of sacredness. The tika acts as a blessing to those who encounter the dog
during Kukur Tihar. After the puja, the dogs are given special treats and a
lot of food to eat. As far as dogs are concerned this is the best part of the festival for them.
What sort of foods are catered?
At last, dogs are offered delightful food and satisfactions that they would
usually never have the event to eat.
A couple of individuals buy treats especially for the occasion, comparably,
those presents are every so often given to pets at Christmas time in western
countries. The treats incorporate milk, eggs, meat, top-notch dog food, or
anything that one loves.
Even Mexico City Displayed This Tradition Of Worshipping Dog
A gathering of Mexican activists was so animated by Nepal's Kukur Tihar dog
celebration they admired it in Mexico City complete with marigold laurels on
their dogs. This year was their third time praising the celebration since
2016.
One of the coordinators, Protección del Perro Callejero additionally shared
a YouTube instructional exercise on the best way to make marigold garlands
for dogs. For more detailed information
click here to visit.
Q.1) What day is Kukur Tihar?
The second day of Diwali is known as Kukur Tihar or "day of the dogs".
Q.2) What are the five days of Tihar?
- Day 1: Kaag Tihar
- Day 2: Kukur Tihar
- Day 3: Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja
- Day 4: Goru Tihar and Mha Puja
- Day 5: Bhai Tika
According to Hindu myth, dogs are regarded as the guards of Yama, the god of
death.
Diwali is also called Tihar (Nepali: तिहार), Deepawali and
Yamapanchak or Swanti (Nepal Bhasa: स्वन्ती).
Hindu festival as Dashain.
- Dashain and Tihar
- Buddha Jayanti
- Janai Purnima
- Teej
- Shree Krishna Janmashtami
- Fagun Purnima
- Maghe Sankranti
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