Tihar preparations: Fields alive with blooming marigolds [Photo Feature]
Summary
Marigold flowers are blooming abundantly in Nepalese fields ahead of Tihar, though yields are slightly lower compared to last year. Farmers in Nagarjun Municipality are harvesting and selling flowers to meet the festival demand.
Key Points
- Marigold flowers are in full bloom across fields in Nepal ahead of Tihar festival.
- Farmers are busy harvesting and some sell flowers directly from their fields.
- Nepal still depends heavily on imported and artificial flowers as domestic production is insufficient.
- Farmers in Nagarjun Municipality report slightly lower yields than last year but continue harvesting.
