THT 10 years ago: Tihar begins today, claim astrologers Kathmandu, September 19, 2006 While the most exciting festival of the Hindus, Dashain, is yet to knock on our doors, some enthusiastic astrologers are all prepared to celebrate Tihar from tomorrow, calling it the “genuine date” for the... 20 Sep, 2016
Kukur Tihar observed, Laxmi Puja today Kathmandu, November 10 Kukur Tihar, second day of the five-day-long Tihar festival, was observed today by worshipping, garlanding and feeding dogs. According to a Hindu myth, dogs are regarded as guards of Yamaraj, the god of death. Tihar is... Horoscopes 11 Nov, 2015
Kukur Tihar being observed across the nation KATHMANDU: Kukur (dog) Tihar, the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, is being observed across the country on Tuesday. On the occasion, devotees worship dogs and offer them garland, tika and delicious food. According to a Hindu myth,... Horoscopes 10 Nov, 2015
Worshipping man's best friend Nepali police officers worship a dog as a part of celebrations of Kukur Tihar at Central Police Dog Training School in Kathmandu, Nepal November 10, 2015. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT
