Dogs Are Celebrated in Nepal’s Kukur Tahir Festival
Dogs are decorated with garlands and tika (marks on the forehead), which makes each of them sacred and empowers them to bless all those they encounter on this day.
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Nepal Festival Celebrates Sanctity of Dogs’ LIVES
November 9th, 2015 is Kukur Tihar this year. A dog celebration in Nepal that’s VASTLY different than the horrible one in China.
Dog Feared to Be Dead in Nepal Earthquake Found Alive
“We are just so relieved… But we know there are a lot of dogs in Kathmandu not getting this attention and care and we are worried about those, as well.”
Stray from Iowa Sent to Nepal as Search and Rescue Dog
“It is wonderful to see a dog that was running lose, picked up, trained. And now, he’s rescuing people.” said Gary.
Rescue Dogs Are Saving Lives in Earthquake-Devastated Nepal
A boon to everyone’s spirits came five days after the earthquake when a teenage boy was discovered. He had survived on ghee and water wrung from his clothes.