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).

2020年4月21日 · Kaag Tihar, or Kartik Krishnapakchya Trayodasi date, in its evening Yamraj will arrive so to welcome him Dipawali should be observed and done. This practice of lighting oil or ghee lamps welcoming him is known as Yamadipdan in practice.

2011年10月25日 · 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.

2012年11月12日 · 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.

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.

2024年11月5日 · Posts about Kag puja written by nepaliaustralian. Tihar, my favourite Nepali festival, has come and gone, leaving behind a glow that warms my heart.

2020年11月13日 · 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.

2023年6月21日 · Day 1: Kag Tihar – Celebrating crows. 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.

Swanti is five days festival of Nepal which is one of the year's greatest celebrations of the Newar. This page lists Tihar dates in the year 2025 for New Delhi, NCT, India. Tihar is known as Swanti in Newar region of Nepal. Tihar and Swanti are regional variations of Hindu festival Diwali which is also celebrated for five days.

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.