Nepal Imports Billions in Dry Fruits for Tihar Festival

Kathmandu. Tihar is Nepal's indigenous festival. However, most of the goods used in Tihar are imported from abroad.

As Tihar approaches, the business of dry fruits used as Bhai Masala has become lively in the market. On Bhai Tika, sisters give nutritious dry fruits like cashew, almond, raisin, walnut, coconut, pistachio, fig as gifts along with a seven-colored tika to their brothers, wishing them long life, good health, and well-being. Due to this cultural significance, the demand for such dry fruits increases significantly during the festival season.