Dog lovers in Nepal have honored them by placing bright orange garlands around their necks and indulging in their care to celebrate a Hindu festival that highlights dogs’ loyalty to humans..

Tourists, locals and volunteers at a dog shelter outside the capital, Kathmandu, took part in the celebration of Kukur TiharAccording to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”,.

The ceremony takes place on the second day of the five-day Hindu festival dedicated to animals associated with Bemaraj, the god of death and justice.

The tradition originates in Nepal, where street dogs swarm and struggle to survive.

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Dogs at Sneha’s Shelter

Sneha Care has about 170 dogs, some of which have been abandoned.

During the festive period, it is a sin to act disrespectfully to the dogs and other animals that are being honored.

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Local resident Tirtha Bahadur Khatri said: ‘It is fun to make wreaths, dress them up and feed dogs during the dog festival.“.

After the festivities, dog grooming started to gain widespread attention in Nepal.