a five-day Nepalese Hindu festival, to honour creatures associated with Yama. On the second day, Kukur Tihar, dogs are worshipped. Shyama and Sabala are also significant in astronomy, representing ...

According to Hindu mythology, Yama is believed to have two messenger dogs, Shyama and Sharvara, who protect the entrance to hell. Nepali Hindus have faith that by revering dogs, they can view ...

Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred Hindu festival observed by married women to pray for their husband's long life and a harmonious ...

The Chitra Purnima is a Hindu festival dedicated to Chitragupta, who is the divine accountant and also the assistant to the God of Death, Lord Yama. As per the Hindu mythology, He is responsible for ...