Dogs worshiped across the nation on the second day of Tihar; Collective puja held for trained dogs at Police Academy in Maharajgunj

Kukur Tihar, the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, was observed across the country today. On the occasion, devotees worship dogs and offer them garlands, tika and delicious food. The Hindu mythology regards a dog as the guard of Yamaraj, the god of death. Dogs are considered reliable, trustworthy and loyal domestic animals. Meanwhile, a collective puja for trained dogs was held at Nepal Police Academy, Maharajgunj today. Tomorrow is the third day of Yamampanchak known as Gai Tihar or Laxmi Puja. On this day, cows are worshipped early in the morning. The cow is regarded as the mother and Laxmi, the goddess of wealth by Hindus. The fourth day of the festival is Govardhan Puja when oxen are worshiped. The fifth or the last day of Yama Panchak is Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters put tika on their brothers’ forehead and wish them long life and prosperity.