Flower market blooms in New Road  (with photos)

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Ratopati November 04, 2021
Flower market blooms in New Road  (with photos)

KATHMANDU: Busy market places in New Road and Ason are crowded with the shoppers buying flowers and garlands for the festival of Tihar. 

Flowers and flower garlands hold a huge cultural significance during the Tihar festival. Sisters put flower garlands around their brothers neck. Flowers are also used to decorate houses. 

Here are some photos taken on Thursday afternoon in the capital’s New Road and Ason areas. 

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