When Is Kukur Tihar 2025 falls on Monday, October 20th, 2025, as the second day of the five-day Tihar festival. On this day, people honour dogs by offering them garlands, tika (a forehead mark), and delicious food to acknowledge their loyalty and their role as guardians.
Kukur Tihar is the second day of the larger Tihar festival, which is also known as the Festival of Lights. Dogs are adorned with flower garlands and tikas and are given special food to eat. Celebrates the loyalty and protection provided by dogs.