Farmers Busy Picking Flowers as Tihar Approaches

Summary

Farmers in Nagarjun Municipality-Newgaon are busy picking Sayapatri and Godawari flowers ahead of Tihar. Unseasonal rain and wind have damaged the crop, leaving growers uncertain about this year’s market price.

Key Points
  • Farmers in Nagarjun Municipality-Newgaon are harvesting Sayapatri and Godawari flowers ahead of Tihar demand.
  • Unseasonal rain and wind damaged flower plants, blooms and buds, disappointing growers.
  • Kanchi Tamang said excess water turned some flowers black and reduced blooming.
  • The flowers are set to go to market from tomorrow, but the sale price has not yet been तयровed.
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