Tihar (also known as Yamapanchak Deepawali) is a five-day spiritual and cultural Hindu festival of lights celebrated by Nepalese as well as by the Indian Gorkhas inhabiting Sikkim state and Territories (particularly the towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong).

Kag Tihar, or Crow Day, marks the beginning of the Tihar festival. Crows are considered messengers of Yama, the god of death, in Hindu mythology. On this day, people honor the crows by offering them food as a way to ward off negative energy and bad omens.

Day 1 - Kag Puja; Day 2 - Kukur Puja, Narak Chaturdashi; Day 3 - Gai Tihar, Lakshmi Puja; Day 4 - Goru Tihar, Mha Puja, Newari New Year; Day 5 - Bhai Tika

As Kag Tihar is the first day of Tihar festival, Bhai Tika is the last day of this famous festival. Tihar is celebrated during 5 days. The main day of Tihar / Deepawali is the Laxmi Puja day.

Jun 21, 2023 · The first day of the Tihar Festival is known as Kag Tihar or Crow Puja. On this day, people wake up early in the morning and offer food to crows. Crows are considered messengers of death and are believed to have a special connection with Yama, the god of death.

Oct 25, 2011 · The first day of Tihar is Kaag (crow) puja / Kag puja. Hindus believe crows to be messengers of good or bad news. With its croaking, it conveys messages like visitor coming to the house. It is also believed to be a messenger of Yama, the God of death.

Oct 20, 2013 · The Hindu holiday of Kag Puja, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil and is referred to as “the festival of lights.” Kag Puja is considered to be one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu religion.

Nov 13, 2020 · Kag Puja. The first day of the festival is called Kag Puja or Kag Parva - Worship of Crows.The crows are worshipped by offerings of sweets and dishes on the roof of the houses.

Nov 12, 2012 · The first day of Tihar is Kaag / Kag (crow) puja which falls on 12 November this year. Crow is supposed to be a henchman for Lord Yamaraj. Hindus believe crows to be messengers of good or bad news.

Kaag Tihar (Crow Puja) The first day of the festival is called Kag Puja or Kag Parva - Worship of Crows. The crows are worshipped by offerings of sweets and dishes on the roof of the houses.