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

Kukur Tihar is a part of the five-day-long Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal./ AFP Image

People offer garlands, tika and delicious food to dogs and acknowledge the cherished relationship between humans and dogs. / AFP Image

Social media sites were littered with pictures of pets and stray dogs being honoured in the festival. / AFP Image

Dogs occupy a special place in Hindu mythology every home or street and they get special treatment in this day. / AFP Image

Tihar is also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights, and it either comes in November or October. / AFP Image