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 Kaag Tihar is observed by feeding crows, regarded as messenger in Nepali society.

The second day is Kukur Tihar-the day is observed by worshipping dogs. Interestingly, the first day-Kaag Tihar- and second day-Kukur Tihar- have fallen on the same day this year due to alteration in the dates, according to the Nepal Calendar Fixation Committee.