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On the fifth day of Tihar, also known as Kartik Shukla Pratipada and Yampanchak, people across the country are celebrating Gai Tihar today by worshipping cows and offering them special food. Honoring the cow has been a Vedic Sanatan tradition since ancient times. Cows are revered as Gaumata (mother cow) because the milk they provide is considered as nourishing as a mother’s milk. Modern science has also acknowledged the importance of cows, stating that a native cow’s hump absorbs energy from the sun and moon, which is then transferred to humans through milk, ghee, and dung, providing strength and vitality.…

Nepali Date: 2082 Kartik 4, TuesdayEnglish Date: 21 October 2025 (Tuesday)Sunrise: 6:08 AMSunset: 5:27 PMTithi: Amavasya till 16:29, then PratipadaPaksha: Kartik Krishna PakshaNakshatra: Chitra till 22:44, then SwatiYoga: Vishkambha till 28:03, then PritiKarana: Naag till 06:56, then KinstughnaMoon Sign: Virgo till 09:38, then LibraSeason: SharadAyan: Dakshinayan Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesh)You may gain fair returns from past investments or efforts. However, some bitterness may arise in family relationships. Ignoring the advice of elders or seniors could create obstacles, so patience is needed. Taurus (Vrish)You will receive respect in intellectual and creative fields. Family relations will improve and investments in business or…

Today, Monday, households across Nepal are celebrating Kukur Tihar by worshipping dogs. Due to the variation in lunar dates (tithi), Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja fall on the same day this year. Kukur Tihar is being observed in the morning, while Laxmi Puja will be celebrated in the evening. Although Kukur Tihar typically falls on the second day of Yama Panchak (Tihar), this year it is being observed on the third day due to changes in the lunar calendar, according to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayaak Bikas Samiti. Committee member and Chairperson of the Department of Religious Scriptures at Valmiki Vidyapeeth,…

In the Nepali market on Sunday, the price of gold dropped by NPR 4,800 per tola, while silver fell by NPR 75 per tola. According to the Nepal Gold, Silver, and Jewelery Association, gold, which was traded at NPR 258,000 per tola on Friday, decreased to NPR 253,200 per tola on Sunday. Similarly, the price of pure silver, which was NPR 3,350 per tola on Friday, declined to NPR 3,275 per tola on Sunday.

On the occasion of Kag Tihar, the first day of the festival of lights Tihar, artist Ramesh Dulal, popularly known as 'Kage', organized the 22nd Crow Conference in front of the main gate of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum in Kathmandu. The event was co-organized by Top Rajdhani Rodhi and Greencity Hospital Basundhara. Early in the morning at around 5:45 AM, Dulal performed a special artistic act that attracted crows to the venue. As soon as he produced the sound of a crow, numerous crows gathered around the palace premises. Dulal, a multi-talented artist, can mimic the sounds of 173 kinds…

The festival of Kag Tihar, celebrated on the thirteenth day of the waning moon (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi) every year, is being observed across Nepal today by offering delicious food to crows, who are regarded as the messengers of Yamaraj, the god of death. According to Professor Shambhu Prasad Dhakal, Chairman of the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samiti, Kag Tihar must be celebrated on the day when Trayodashi falls during sunrise. Therefore, as per scriptural tradition, the festival is being observed today, Sunday morning. Significance of Kag Tihar In Hindu belief, crows are considered the messengers of Yamaraj, who receive information from…

Dhanwantari Jayanti and National Health Day are being celebrated across the country today with various programs. This day is observed every year on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi to commemorate the birth of Lord Dhanwantari, known as the founding deity of Ayurveda, the ancient Vedic system of medicine based on natural herbs and healing. According to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samiti, the Trayodashi Tithi falls this morning, so the festival is being observed today. Various health awareness programs, worship ceremonies, and Ayurvedic activities are being held across Nepal to mark the occasion. As per Sanatan Hindu scriptures, during the Samudra Manthan (churning…

Panchang of the Day Nepali Date (B.S.): 2082 Kartik 2, Sunday English Date (A.D.): 19th October 2025 (Sunday) Sunrise: 6:07 AM Sunset: 5:29 PM Tithi: Trayodashi till 13:56, then Chaturdashi Paksha: Kartik Krishna Paksha Nakshatra: Uttaraphalguni till 18:55, then Hasta Yoga: Aindra till 27:54, then Vaidhriti Karana: Bav till 13:56, then Balav Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi): Virgo Season (Ritu): Sharad Ayana: Dakshinayan Today’s Horoscope Aries (Mesh) Past efforts will begin to bring positive results. Business expansion and new investment opportunities are likely. Family harmony will increase, and travel or academic pursuits may be beneficial. Taurus (Vrishabha) Courageous efforts during challenges…

The District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu has issued a public notice urging citizens not to engage in any activities prohibited by law during the Diwali (Tihar) festival. The office has called for caution while using candles and electric lights, and strictly prohibited the purchase, sale, transportation, storage, and use of fireworks, firecrackers, bhui champa (ground firecrackers), and any other explosive or flammable materials during the festival. The notice also mentions that Deusi–Bhailo programs must be conducted in a decent, disciplined, and organized manner and only until 9 PM, ensuring that no complaints arise from such celebrations. According to the notice:…

This year’s Diwali (Tihar) festival begins today on the day of Kartik Sankranti. In the Mithila region of Madhesh Province including Mahottari, the six-day Diwali festival starts from Kartik Krishna Trayodashi and ends on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya. The first day of the festival is celebrated as Dhanteras. In the local Maithili language, the festival is called Diwali and is also known as Yam Panchak. On the first day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi by purchasing new metal items and performing Dhanteras puja. Traditionally a five-day festival, this year Diwali will be celebrated for six days due to changes in the lunar…