Kukkur Tihar
NepaliAlso known as: Dog Tihar, Tihar Day 2
Kukkur Tihar
About Kukkur Tihar
Kukkur Tihar is the second day of the Tihar festival, dedicated to the worship of dogs. Dogs are considered messengers of Yama (god of death) and are honoured for their loyalty.
On this day, dogs are bathed, decorated with garlands and tika, and offered special treats including meat and other delicacies.
The festival celebrates the bond between humans and dogs, acknowledging their role as faithful companions and protectors.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is dedicated to dog worship and celebration of the human-canine bond.
- Bath and decorate the dogs with garlands and tika.
- Offer meat and other special treats.
- Perform the dog worship with prayers.
- Honour stray dogs with food and garlands.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The day is marked by dog worship and festive celebrations.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Bath the dogs and clean their living area.
- Apply tika and place garlands around their necks.
- Offer meat and other special treats.
- Perform prayers and honour stray dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dogs are considered messengers of Yama and are honoured for their loyalty, companionship, and protective nature.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.