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Bhaktapur. Kamal flowers are currently blooming in the historic Kamalpokhari (Paleswan Pukhu) in Bode, Madhyapur Thimi Municipality-8, Bhaktapur.This 300-year-old pond, which was once on the verge of extinction due to encroachment and pollution, has been conserved through the initiative of the local government and community.After the pond was conserved, the indigenous 'Raiper' kamal flowers have bloomed abundantly this year.The kamal flowers blooming here are traditionally offered to Taleju at Bode Liyaku Durbar during Dashain, the Taleju priest is supposed to eat from kamal leaves, and during the Nilbarahi dance in Shrawan, the festival is celebrated by offering flowers from this...