PHOTOS: Marigold in full bloom

KATHMANDU: Marigold [Sayapatri] flowers have special significance during the festival of Tihar. 

Marigold is mainly used for making garlands during the Tihar festival. Sisters put flower garlands around their brothers’ necks during Bhai Tika, the most special day of the five-day festival.

People also decorate their houses with flowers, especially marigolds, during the festival.

Meanwhile, a Marigold garden in Birendranagar of Surkhet is popular these days. Scores of people visit the site not only to buy flowers for the festival but also to take photos and videos. 

Managed by Karnali Agromart Private Limited, the garden has at least 1,200 marigold plants. 

As it is the festive season, the garden is selling hundreds of kilograms of flowers a day. A kg of flower sells at Rs 400. They also sell a garland at Rs 150. 

Here are some photos taken at the garden.