Kukur Tihar
कुकुर तिहार
The second day of Tihar, when dogs are honoured with garlands, tika and food.
Also called: Narak Chaturdashi
When is Kukur Tihar?
Sunday, November 8, 2026In 5 days
Kartik 22, 2083
Tithi: Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. Kept on the day this tithi stands at sunrise in Nepal.
See this day on the patroWhat Kukur Tihar is
Kukur Tihar is Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the second day of Tihar. The dog guards the door of Yama and is man's faithful companion. On this day every dog, a pet or a stray, is thanked. The day is also Narak Chaturdashi.
How families keep it
Dogs are given a garland of marigold, a red tika and their favourite food.
The days of Tihar
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Kartik 21, 2083
The first day of Tihar, when the crow, Yama's messenger, is fed.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Kartik 22, 2083
The third day of Tihar: homes are lit with lamps and Goddess Laxmi is welcomed.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Kartik 22, 2083
The second day of Tihar, when dogs are honoured with garlands, tika and food.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · Kartik 24, 2083
The fourth day of Tihar: Govardhan Puja, the worship of the ox, and Mha Puja.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Kartik 25, 2083
The last day of Tihar, when sisters put the seven-coloured tika on their brothers.
Kukur Tihar in the coming years
- 2026Sunday, November 8, 2026Kartik 22, 2083
- 2027Thursday, October 28, 2027Kartik 11, 2084
- 2028Tuesday, October 17, 2028Kartik 1, 2085
- 2029Monday, November 5, 2029Kartik 19, 2086
- 2030Friday, October 25, 2030Kartik 8, 2087
- 2031Thursday, November 13, 2031Kartik 27, 2088
Each date is the day Nepal keeps the festival. Nepal publishes its patro one year at a time, so a date further ahead can move by a day when that year's patro comes out. For a ceremony, Pandit Ji confirms the day and the muhurta.
Planning a puja for Kukur Tihar?
See what Pandit Ji offers and the days he has open. He confirms the day and the muhurta with you.
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