In Nepal, Hindus are celebrating Tihar, the Festival of Lights (picture courtesy of the BBC). Many people will be familiar with Diwali Festival of Lights celebrations in the UK. Nepalis have a very special way of honouring the gods at this time: dogs are garlanded with flowers, making a very colourful display. And, probably of more interest to the dogs, they are also fed with specially scrumptious meals as a way of thanking them for guarding against evil.
Intute: Veterinary has a comprehensive range of resources on dogs, (although you may not find much on dressing up your dog with flowers!). You can also find resources on Hinduism and Nepal.
