Scarcity of flowers and garlands during Tihar

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.

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Scarcity of flowers and garlands during Tihar

Due to the scarcity of real flowers in the market, the business of plastic garlands has also improved.

PHOTOS: Tihar vibes in Kathmandu Valley

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:

Govt bans selling of plastic flowers and garlands, fine up to Rs 100,000

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.

3 lakh flowers to be imported from India for Tihar

Florists have said that 23 lakh 25 thousand indigenous garlands will be consumed on Tihar

3 lakh flowers to be imported from India for Tihar

Florists have said that 23 lakh 25 thousand indigenous garlands will be consumed on Tihar

IN PICS: Farmers busy picking flowers as Tihar festival nears

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:

Unseasonal rainfall causes flower shortage this Tihar

October rain destroyed fields of ready-to-harvest flowers around the country.

Unseasonal rainfall causes flower shortage this Tihar

October rain destroyed fields of ready-to-harvest flowers around the country.

In Pictures: The connection of Tihar and flowers

As Tihar is coming near, we can see gardens filled with flowers like marigold (Sayapatri) and globe amaranth (Makhamali).