Nepal competition celebrates 'day of the dogs'

image copyright @pappu_the_pug_nepal picture caption The Nepalese pageant Kukur Tihar celebrates canine through blessing them with a red mark on their forehead

each dog has its day, and for canines in Nepal that phrase could not be extra literal.

The five-day Nepalese Hindu pageant of Tihar started this week and the second day is called Kukur Tihar or "day of the canines".

canines are celebrated and blessed with a Tika - a pink mark utilized to their brow.

The animals are also given flora garlands and offered meals as a part of the competition.

image copyright @rainbomino photograph caption Scooby the japanese Spitz loved being adorned with garlands of fresh marigold plants

Hindus trust that dog is the messenger of Yamaraj - the God of demise - and with the aid of protecting the canines in good humour they should be capable of appease Yamaraj himself.

image copyright Sumnima Udas photo caption Sumnima Maudas talked about Kukur Tihar is one in every of her "generic Nepalese gala's" and brought the day changed into all about her chihuahua Sanu

The festival, which shares some traditions with Diwali in India, additionally celebrates cows and crows.

photo copyright Umid Pokharel photograph caption Dog proprietor Umid Pokharel celebrated with his labrador Frieza however observed "worshipping them for a day isn't sufficient"

It is not just liked pets who are involved within the celebrations. Stray canines are honoured on the day too.

graphic copyright Kelsang Ongmu Tamang photograph caption Kelsang Ongmu Tamang's cat Missy joined in with the way of life as well as canine Sweetie and Milly

Treats given to canine all the way through Kukur Tihar can latitude from meat, milk, eggs and decent first-class pet food.

graphic copyright @pappu_the_pug_nepal photograph caption Pappu the pug has been enjoying the food factor of the pageant

Tihar is also called Deepavali or the festival of lights.

right through this festival, people in Nepal clean their residences and courtyards; mild up lamps and pray to Laxmi - the Goddess of Wealth - urging her to talk over with their houses and bless them.

image copyright @dharmaadventures image caption Daisy Pie definitely looked completely satisfied to be the centre of attention