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  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Nhu Daya Bhintuna Marks Newar New Year In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Participants take part in Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146, marking the celebration of the Newar New Year (Nepal Sambat), as the procession begins from Basantapur Durbar Square with traditional musical bands playing Dhime drums and other Newar instruments, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Bhintuna, which takes place on the fourth day of Tihar, showcases Newar culture, unity, and festive spirit through music, dance, and traditional attire. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Butter lamps, known as ''diyos,'' glow during Laxmi Puja celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. A diyo is a traditional oil lamp, typically made of clay or metal, with a cotton wick soaked in oil or ghee. Lighting diyos is an integral part of the Tihar festival, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness as devotees worship Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    A colorful rangoli is seen at the entrance of a shop as part of Laxmi Puja celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The festival honors Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, with shopkeepers and residents decorating entrances with rangolis, lighting oil lamps, and offering prayers for fortune and success. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers perform rituals inside their shops, worshipping Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, during Laxmi Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the Tihar festival, business owners light oil lamps, make offerings, and pray for fortune, success, and good luck in their trade. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers perform rituals inside their shops, worshipping Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, during Laxmi Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the Tihar festival, business owners light oil lamps, make offerings, and pray for fortune, success, and good luck in their trade. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers perform rituals inside their shops, worshipping Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, during Laxmi Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the Tihar festival, business owners light oil lamps, make offerings, and pray for fortune, success, and good luck in their trade. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers perform rituals inside their shops, worshipping Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, during Laxmi Puja in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the Tihar festival, business owners light oil lamps, make offerings, and pray for fortune, success, and good luck in their trade. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    A colorful rangoli is seen at the entrance of a shop as part of Laxmi Puja celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The festival honors Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, with shopkeepers and residents decorating entrances with rangolis, lighting oil lamps, and offering prayers for fortune and success. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
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    Laxmi Puja Celebrated Across Nepal During Tihar Festival
    Shopkeepers decorate the entrance of their stores with colorful rangolis and footprints of Goddess Laxmi while performing rituals to mark Laxmi Puja, the festival dedicated to the goddess of wealth and prosperity, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Traders and people across the city light lamps, offer prayers, and seek blessings for fortune and success in their businesses. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police officer offers prayers on a dog statue at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police personnel worships a service dog with garlands, vermillion powder, and treats during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The day is dedicated to honoring dogs for their faithfulness, protection, and companionship. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition with their handlers during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    ''Ghungroo,'' a service dog from the Police Canine Division, receives an award as the best performer in recognition of its exceptional skill in identifying drugs at Tribhuvan International Airport, which helps catch smugglers. The dog is captured during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The recognition highlights the dog's dedicated service to the force as part of the festival where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals to honor their loyalty and contribution. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    People worship service dogs with garlands, vermillion powder, and food offerings during Kukur Tihar, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty, companionship, and spiritual significance in Nepalese tradition. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    People worship service dogs with garlands, vermillion powder, and food offerings during Kukur Tihar, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty, companionship, and spiritual significance in Nepalese tradition. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    ''Ghungroo,'' a service dog from the Police Canine Division, receives an award as the best performer in recognition of its exceptional skill in identifying drugs at Tribhuvan International Airport, which helps catch smugglers. The dog is captured during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The recognition highlights the dog's dedicated service to the force as part of the festival where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals to honor their loyalty and contribution. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    People worship service dogs with garlands, vermillion powder, and food offerings during Kukur Tihar, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty, companionship, and spiritual significance in Nepalese tradition. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    ''Ghungroo,'' a service dog from the Police Canine Division, receives an award as the best performer in recognition of its exceptional skill in identifying drugs at Tribhuvan International Airport, which helps catch smugglers. The dog is captured during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The recognition highlights the dog's dedicated service to the force as part of the festival where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals to honor their loyalty and contribution. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    People worship service dogs with garlands, vermillion powder, and food offerings during Kukur Tihar, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty, companionship, and spiritual significance in Nepalese tradition. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    ''Ghungroo,'' a service dog from the Police Canine Division, receives an award as the best performer in recognition of its exceptional skill in identifying drugs at Tribhuvan International Airport, which helps catch smugglers. The dog is captured during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The recognition highlights the dog's dedicated service to the force as part of the festival where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals to honor their loyalty and contribution. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police personnel worships a service dog with garlands, vermillion powder, and treats during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The day is dedicated to honoring dogs for their faithfulness, protection, and companionship. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police award ''Ghungroo,'' a service dog from the Police Canine Division, as the best performer in recognition of its exceptional skill in identifying drugs at Tribhuvan International Airport, which helps catch smugglers, and for its dedicated service to the force. The recognition is part of the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals to honor their loyalty and contribution in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police personnel worships a service dog with garlands, vermillion powder, and treats during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The day is dedicated to honoring dogs for their faithfulness, protection, and companionship. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police personnel worships a service dog with garlands, vermillion powder, and treats during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The day is dedicated to honoring dogs for their faithfulness, protection, and companionship. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police canine dogs perform obedience drills and stunts with their handlers during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The program celebrates the bond between humans and dogs while showcasing the discipline and teamwork of the police canines. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A dog statue is seen at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    A Nepal Police personnel poses with her service dog during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. Kukur Tihar honors the sacred relationship between humans and dogs through rituals, offerings, and symbolic gestures of respect. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
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    Service Dogs Worshiped During Kukur Tihar Celebration In Kathmandu, Nepal
    Nepal Police officers offer prayers and place garlands on a dog statue at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025, during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar. The festival honors the contribution and loyalty of dogs, recognizing their role as faithful companions and protectors in Nepalese society. (Photo by Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

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