Anuj Paudel in a marigold and makhamali garland and a tika, crouching beside a tan and white dog during Tihar, Nepal

Anuj Paudel with a dog at Tihar

Anuj Paudel at Tihar, in a marigold garland and tika, with a dog beside him.

Anuj Paudel crouches in the grass at Tihar with a thick garland of orange marigolds and purple makhamali flowers around his neck and a coloured tika on his forehead, making a peace sign. A tan and white dog sits beside him with its mouth open, looking off to the side. Soft green trees glow in warm light behind them. Tihar is the five-day festival of lights in Nepal, and one of its days, Kukur Tihar, honours dogs.

Place: Nepal
Region: Nepal
Collection: Festivals