Kukur Puja Celebrated on Third Day of Yamapanchak

Kathmandu. The third day of Yamapanchak, today, was celebrated by worshipping dogs, who are loyal protectors of the home, and offering them delicious food.

According to Dharmashastra expert Prof. Toyaraj Nepal, it is a religious belief that worshipping dogs on the day of Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi and offering them delicious food will allow them to easily clear the path for dogs named Shyam and Sabal, who serve as Yamraj's guards at the main entrance, when making the journey to Yamalok.