Dogs worshiped during Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal

A dog is worshiped by a girl during Tihar festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 18, 2017. "Tihar", the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days. Each day is dedicated to different religious figures including cow, crow, and dog, which signifies deep relations between human beings and animals. (Xinhua/Sunil Sharma)