On Kukur Tihar, a tribute to Kali who has waited eight years outside the hospital cabin where her owner died
Photos: GOPEN RAIIt is that time of the year again when we Nepalis worship various members of the animal kingdom. Cows and crows, bulls and dogs…
You might have noticed that the Festival of Lights is called Tihar in Nepal. This is unfortunate, because that is also the name of the…
It’s that time of year again when dogs are gods in Catmandu, and as we involuntarily get the urge to raise our hind-legs when passing a…
An illustration from the book 'Sathi' by Jenny Campbell Nepal is a land of despair and hope. Despite enormous hardships, Nepalis have learnt to…
Kathmandu’s community canines already seem to sense that their special day is coming soon on 14 November, Kukur Tihar. That is when they are…
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