Wednesday, 27 October 2027
Kaag Tihar 2027
In short
Kaag Tihar 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027: Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Wednesday, 27 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
- Tithi begins
- 27 Oct, 01:20
- Tithi ends
- 27 Oct, 23:06
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Kaag Tihar is the first day of Tihar in Nepal, when crows are honoured. In Hindu tradition the crow is regarded as a messenger of Yama, the god of death.
In the morning, families set out rice, sweets and other food for crows on rooftops or leaf plates before eating themselves. The day coincides with Dhantrayodashi, and homes begin lighting lamps for Tihar.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthMonday, 18 October 2027
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Kaag Tihar in 2027?
Kaag Tihar 2027 is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027.
How is the date of Kaag Tihar decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Kaag Tihar observed?
In the morning, families set out rice, sweets and other food for crows on rooftops or leaf plates before eating themselves. The day coincides with Dhantrayodashi, and homes begin lighting lamps for Tihar.