Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to worshipping the Hindu goddess Laxmi, is being celebrated nationwide in Nepal. Normally occurring on the third day of the Tihar festival, this year it aligns with the ...

ON FIRE: Smoke mainly from stubble fires in India and Pakistan blowing across the Gangetic Plains up the valleys to the mountains, including to Kathmandu in this NASA FIRMS satellite image taken on ...

I love dogs. You love dogs. Your giggly toddler loves dogs, and your grouchy old dad will always crack a smile for a pup. But in Nepal, it’s not enough to simply love a dog. No, dogs deserve an entire ...

KATHMANDU, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Hindus across Nepal honoured their dogs with baths, garlands and special treats on Wednesday, the second day of the five-day Tihar festival, during which even crows and ...

Kukur Tihar is a traditional festival in Nepal that venerates canines. This special Hindu custom takes place on the second day of Tihar, a yearly festival lasting five days that usually occurs in ...

Veteran actress of Bollywood Manisha Koirala took to her social media account on the 20th of October to share a glimpse of a very sacred yet unique tradition held in Nepal. Sharing a glimpse of Kukur ...