Nepal celebrates 'Kukur Tihar', people worship dogs in several parts | In Pics

Nepal celebrated the annual Hindu festival 'Kukur Tihar' and worshiped dogs to please the god of death, Yama. Dogs were offered various foods including meat, milk, eggs, and dog food.

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Nepal celebrated 'Kukur Tihar', the annual Hindu festival where dogs are worshiped to please the god of death, Yama.(AP)

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The dogs were offered flower garlands and tilaka on the 'Kukur Tihar'. (AP)

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Worshippers offered them various foods including meat, milk, eggs, and dog food. (AP)

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A Nepalese policeman fed a police dog during Kukkur Tihar dog festival at their kennel division in Kathmandu. (AP)

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On this festival, people worship dogs to please Yama, as they are considered to be his messengers. (AP)

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Many police dogs were decorated with a garland of flowers during Kukkur Tihar. (AP)

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A Nepalese policeman was seen putting marigold flowers on the forehead of a police dog during the festival. (AP)

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A police dog named puppy receives 'dog of the year' medal during the festival. (AP)

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Several activities were also organised for the dogs during the Kukkur Tihar dog festival. A dog was also seen performing a stunt. (AP)

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Nepalese policemen were clicked standing with their dogs during the festival. (AP)