Kaag Tihar
काग तिहार
November 7, 2026 · Kartik 21, 2083 BS
Nationwide
Plan a trip around Kaag TiharHistory & origin
Crows are traditionally regarded as emissaries of Yama, and their caw is held to be an omen — feeding them on this day is a gesture of respect meant to avert bad news and death from the household for the year ahead.
How it’s celebrated
Families place a small portion of rice, sweets and other food on rooftops, in courtyards or at crossroads for crows to eat, opening the five-day Tihar cycle that continues through Bhai Tika.
Tips for visitors
A quiet, low-key start to Tihar — worth knowing about as the reason plates of food appear on rooftops and doorsteps across Nepal this week.
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