People in Sikkim celebrate 'Kukur Tihar', worship dogs for loyalty
Nepali Hindus in Sikkim celebrated ‘Kukur Tihar’, a unique festival dedicated to dogs, news agency PTI reported. Marked just before Diwali, people on this day honour the deep bond between humans and their canine companions. They garland, feed, and worship dogs as a gesture of gratitude for their loyalty and selfless love.