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PICS: Here Is How Nepal Celebrated Kukur Tihar 'Day of The Dog'

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Kukur Tihar is a part of the five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal./ AFP Image
Kukur Tihar is a part of the five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal./ AFP Image
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People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs. / AFP Image
People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs. / AFP Image
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Social media sites were littered with pictures of pets and stray dogs being honoured in the festival. / AFP Image
Social media sites were littered with pictures of pets and stray dogs being honoured in the festival. / AFP Image
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Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology every home or street and they get special treatment in this day.  / AFP Image
Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology every home or street and they get special treatment in this day. / AFP Image
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Tihar is also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights, and it either comes in November or October. / AFP Image
Tihar is also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights, and it either comes in November or October. / AFP Image
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