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There is a reason why a dog is a human's best friend. Dogs can love unconditionally, something that we, humans, still have to learn how to do. They adore our presence, aren't demanding, and remind us how to appreciate the smallest things in life.
If you agree, here's an event that you would happily attend! People in Nepal have selected a special day to thank our four-legged friends for their friendship and loyalty.
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Every year in the fall, millions of Hindus celebrate "Diwali," a "festival of lights."
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What's specific to Nepal is that day during the celebration, named Kukur Tihar or Kukur Puja, dedicated to dogs.
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The celebration lasts for five days. On the second day, people worship their dog by adorning them with flower garlands, offering them delicious foods, and marking them with "tika" on their forehead.
The red powder mark means that the dog is a sacred being, and images of dogs honored in this way are heart-warming.
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The celebration doesn't involve dog pets only, but stray dogs are cherished in the same way as well.
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The royal treatment of dogs is explained by the belief that they're the messengers of Yama, the Hindu god of death, and it is a way to appease the god.
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Furthermore, canines are mentioned in the Hindu text Mahabharata. In this, Yudhishthira, the king of righteousness, did not want to enter heaven without his furry best friend.
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