KAILALI, Oct 27: Flowers, one of the most essential items for celebrating the Tihar festival, have run out of stock in the district. Though flowers are cultivated commercially, there is a shortage of flowers.
KATHMANDU, Oct 25: As the celebration of Tihar reaches its peak, Kathmandu Valley is glittering with light these days every night.
Tihar is popular as a festival of light, color and flowers. People decorate their houses with light, color and flowers.
Here are some pictures taken by ratopati photojournalist on Monday night:
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The government has begun implementing the decision to prohibit selling of plastic flowers and garlands.
With the Tihar festival on our doorsteps, the government has decided to ban producing, selling and storing of plastic flowers and garlands.
As per the notice issued by the Department of Environment, those found selling plastic flowers and garlands will be fined up to Rs 100,000.
KATHMANDU, Oct 16: With the Tihar festival on their footsteps, the farmers of Bhaktapur are busy picking the velvet flower that will be largely used during the festival.
Here are some pictures taken by Ratopati photojournalist Subash Shrestha: