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IN PICS: Farmers in Bhaktapur busy picking ‘makhamali’ flowers for Tihar

BHAKTAPUR, Oct 25: Flower farmers of Bhaktapur district are busy picking flowers and sending them to the markets for Tihar.
Photo: Dipesh Shrestha
By Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Oct 25: Flower farmers of Bhaktapur district are busy picking flowers and sending them to the markets for Tihar.


Globe amaranth flowers are used to make garlands that Hindu females offer to their brothers while worshiping them on the occasion of Bhai Tika.


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In Pictures: Farmers busy picking makhamali flowers for Tihar


In the pictures below, locals are seen busy picking globe amaranth (Makhamali) flowers and making garlands at Banamala Tole in Tathali, Bhaktapur. 


 

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