KATHMANDU, NEPAL, October 19, 2017 (Kaumudi): Dogs in Nepal are being worshiped on the second day of Tihar festival on Wednesday. The second day of Tihar is known as “Kukur (Dog) Tihar”, the day of dogs. The dogs that are regarded as guardian and messenger of Yama are offered garlands, breads and are worshiped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara- the mother of dogs assists Indra, the ruler of heaven in retrieving stolen cattle.
In Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu the dogs were conferred with garlands and medals for their special contribution in providing security and solving cases. “The dogs that are deployed at the time of investigation from our Nepal Police have gained height of success. They have contributed majorly during the investigations and they are the means of investigation, a tool for us,” Dr. Deuti Gurung, the Superintendent of Nepal police told ANI highlighting the role played by dogs at the time of investigations.
For a video of a home puja to a somewhat puzzled labrador:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpJpFXP-fEQ
He definitely appreciated the treats at the end.