KATHMANDU, October 27: Farmers in Bhaktapur are seen busy picking Globe Amaranth (Makhamali) as Tihar festival is just a week away.
Flowers are largely used as garland and to decorate houses during the festival.
As the market largely hit by COVID-19 pandemic gradually improves and daily life gets back to normal, farmers are optimistic that this festival season will be fruitful for them.
Here are some pictures taken by Ratopati photojournalist on the outskirts of Bhaktapur district: