Siliguri, Oct. 20 -- In a heartwarming celebration of compassion towards animals, the Animal Helpline Organisation in Siliguri observed Kukur Tihar Puja on Monday at its street dog rescue centre to honour dogs. Kukur Tihar, which literally means the "worship of dogs," is a mini-festival celebrated by animal lovers during Diwali.

Founder of animal helpline, Priya Rudra, said that the festival is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm.

"We are celebrating Kukur Tihar today. We celebrate this every year with great pomp and show. Kukur Tihar is very special for us because these animals come to us with injuries and in poor condition. We nurse them back to health. So, these are very special for us. They are very scared when they come to ...