KATHMANDU: Flower sales in the Kathmandu Valley surged on Sunday as residents marked Laxmi Puja, the third day of the Tihar festival.
The market saw significant activity as consumers purchased marigolds to decorate homes, shops, and business establishments for the occasion.
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has designated specific locations across the valley to facilitate trade between farmers and consumers. These markets saw heavy crowds from early morning, with buyers seeking marigolds for decoration and globe amaranth for the upcoming Bhai Tika. According to the Floriculture Association Nepal, the total value of flower transactions across the country during this Tihar period is estimated to reach Rs 645 million.
Along with marigolds, demand for globe amaranth and chrysanthemums has also increased significantly as the main days of the festival approach. The floriculture sector in Nepal continues to expand rapidly. The association reported that commercial flower farming is currently conducted across more than 325 hectares nationwide, with total investments in the sector exceeding Rs 11.5 billion.
