Each year, during the Kukur Tihar festival, hindus in Nepal celebrate man's best friend.
The festival is part of a larger five-day celebration called Tihar, which is considered one of the most important Hindu festivals. Each day of Tihar is devoted to a different animal or object of worship, including cows, crows and dogs. The festival celebrates the powerful relationship between humans, gods and animals.
On Nov.10, dogs were worshipped at the Central Police Dog Training School in Kathmandu, Nepal. Police officers worshipped their canine counterparts to acknowledge their role in providing security. The dogs were decorated in garland, sprinkled with colorful powders and given various treats.
Additional reporting by Corbis and the European Pressphoto Agency