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Kukur Tihar (also called Narak Chaturdashi, Nepali: कुकुर तिहार) is an annual Hindu festival originating from Nepal which falls on the second day of the festival of Tihar (around October or November). On this day, people worship dogs to please Yama, the god of death, as they are considered to be his messengers. Dogs are decorated with tilaka and wear flower garlands around their necks. Worshippers offer them various foods including meat, milk, eggs, and dog food. It is considered a sin if someone acts disrespectfully to a dog on this day.

The first day of Tihar is called Kaag (crow) Tihar. Crows and ravens, believed to be the messengers of the death god Yama, are worshipped with offerings of grains, seeds, and sweets placed on the roofs or out on the streets.The cawing of crows and ravens is associated with sadness and grief in Hinduism as these birds are believed to carry messages from Yama. By feeding the crows, devotees hope to appease them and ward off death and grief for the coming year.

Nepalese people celebrate Vijaya Dashami (Bijaya Dashami) on the tenth day of Dashain festival. Vijaya means 'victory' and 'Dashami' means tenth day on the lunar fortnight. So, on this day people commemorate goddess Durga’s victory over demon 'Mahishasura' after a nine day long fight.

Nepalese people celebrate this day by organizing tika ceremonies. They also perform Devi Bisharjan on Vijaya Dashami. All family members gather and wait for the auspicious time to put tika. The time is already defined by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. People prepare tika with the combination of rice, yogurt, and vermilion ('Abir'). The Buddhist community prepared a white color tika to celebrate this ceremony.

The eighth day of Dashain is known as Maha Ashtami. This is the day where both Durga and Kali are worshipped by devotees to mark the most fierce creation of Durga’s power, Kali, who appeared from the sacrifices of animals. Thus, worshippers often sacrifice blood as a blessing for fertility. Furthermore, in more recent times, people often eat the meat of goats, ducks, and buffaloes, all in honour of Kali. This food will carry on until the fifteenth day, showing the power of the manifestation of the goddess.
The ninth day is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her various manifestations. More offerings and animal sacrifices are made to appease the goddess, as well as to honor the vehicles of various gods and goddesses, such as the elephant, tiger, and bull.

Phulpati (Phool Pati) is the seventh day of Dashain, the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal, and this year, it falls on October 10. The day is marked by honoring Goddess Durga with nine types of Phulpati (petals of flowers). The day celebrates the auspicious uncovering of truth over falsehoods and divinity over terror. As per Hindu mythology, the nine plants represent the arrival of goddesses into the homes of the devotees. Hindu followers across the country decorate their homes with garlands and pray for a prosperous future under the guidance of Goddess Durga.

Dashain is dedicated to the worship of Durga, the goddess of power. It begins with Ghatasthapana as Hindus across the country sow seeds for jamara in their homes and temples.
On this day, people clean up their houses early in the morning and prepare for Ghatasthapana, which literally means setting up the pot. ‘Ghata’ means pot and ‘sthapana’ means to establish. Hindu god Ganesh is also worshiped on the day and kalasha (vessel full of holy water) and diyo (oil-fed lamp) are placed at an altar dedicated for the ritual, before offering prayers.As part of the religious tradition, on the day of Ghatasthapana, people bring sand from the river and sow barley seeds mixed with wheat and corn. The seeds, sown at the altar of goddess Durga, are watered every morning and evening. The seeds sprout and grow into yellow grass called jamara.
On the tenth day of Dashain, the sacred grass is given with tika (a mix of rice, vermillion powder and yogurt) on the forehead as blessings of Durga to younger people by senior members of the family. People visit their elder relatives and someone they respect for blessings and Tika until Kojagrat Purnima, the fifteenth day of the festival, when the Dashain comes to an end.

Story behind Indra Jatra!
Indra’s mother needed parijat, a type of flower, for some religious ritual so Indra disguised as a human being came to the earth to fetch them. But, he was recognized when he was to steal the flowers so the people caught him and tied him with ropes. The statue of which is still worshipped in Maru Tole in Kathmandu. This image is also put on display with others in different parts of the city during the Indra Jatra festival.

Teej Festival is a festival celebrated primarily by Hindu women. It usually takes place in August or early September depending on the lunar calendar. This holiday holds both religious and cultural importance for Hindu women. It is a day where many Hindu women fast, pray, and seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati. Teej Festival is believed to cleanse the mind, body and soul.

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Guru Purnima is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. This festival is traditionally observed to honour one's chosen spiritual teachers or leaders. It is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha (June–July) according to the Hindu Calendar.

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