Tihar (Yama Panchak) is a five-day festival celebrated in Nepal after Dashain festival. In 2025, Tihar in Nepal starts on October 18 and ends on October 23. It is celebrated in Kartik month as per Nepali calendar.
On five days of Tihar, five special rituals are performed. Kag Puja, Kukur Puja, Gai Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Tika are five festivals celebrated during Tihar festival in Nepal. Tihar is the similar to Diwali or Deepawali.
Tihar 2025 Festival Calendar
Dhanvantari Jayanti – Kag Puja / Kag Parwa / Kag Tihar – 18 October 2025 (1 Kartik 2082)
Narak Chaturdashi – Kukur Puja / Khicha Puja / Kukur Tihar – 20 October 2025 (3 Kartik 2082)
Mha Puja, Gai Goru Puja, Hali Tihar – 22 October 2025 (5 Kartik 2082) – Nepali Sambat 1146 starts – Govardhan Puja / Maha Puja
Kija Puja – Bhai Tika – 23 October 2025 (6 Kartik 2082)