Nepal: Marigold sale booms in Kathmandu
Marigold flowers have a significant role during Tihar, known as the festival of flowers and lights.
It is estimated that the Kathmandu Valley alone consumes around 75 percent of the marigolds sold across the country during Tihar.
Most of the marigolds sold in the country are grown in Nuwakot, Dhading, Sindhuli, Kavre, Kaski and Chitwan. Around 30 percent of the requirement is imported from India.
Tihar also sees a surge in demand for other flowers like globe amaranth (makhmali) and chrysanthemum (godavari).
Read more at The Kathmandu Post
