Kathmandu, Nov 2 (RSS): Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, is beginning from today. Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of Yam Panchak is observed as Kaag Tihar by feeding crows, regarded as messengers in Nepali society.
The second day is Kukur Tihar- the day is observed worshipping dogs. The third day is Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja worshipping cows and Laxmi, the goddess of wealt
However, both Kaag Tihar and Kukur Tihar fall on the same day, tomorrow (Wednesday), according to Calendar Determination Committee Chair, Prof Shree Krishna Adhikari. “Although yamadipana falls on Tuesday (today), the Kaag Tihar is celebrated tomorrow as per lunar calendar this year,” Adhikari said, adding the time for Kaag Tihar is only till 7:17 am then the time begins for Kukur Tihar.
People from the Newari community celebrate the fourth day of Yam Panchak as Mha Puja – worship of own soul.
The auspicious hour for Bhai Tika this year is 11:02 am Saturday (November 6), he added.
