Nepal Celebrates Kaag Tihar, Honoring Crows on First Day of Tihar Festival
Nepalese Hindus observed Kaag Tihar on November 7, marking the first day of the five-day Tihar festival, also known as Yamapanchak or Diwali. The day honors crows, regarded as messengers of Yamaraj, the Hindu god of death, by offering them food and sweets. The festival continues with worship of dogs, cows, Goddess Laxmi, Govardhan Puja, and concludes with Bhai Tika, celebrating sibling bonds. These rituals symbolize respect, protection, prosperity, and familial ties within Nepalese Hindu culture.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 7 Nov, 10:27 am. Other outlets followed.