Nepali flower farmers thrive as Indian imports restricted during Tihar

High demand fuels earnings for marigold, globe amaranth, and chrysanthemum farmers.

As Tihar begins, Nepali farmers cultivating marigold, globe amaranth (Makhamali), and chrysanthemum (Godavari) flowers are working tirelessly to meet rising demand. Last year, significant imports from India limited the sale of local marigold garlands to only around 900,000 pieces, despite the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) estimating demand for domestic garlands at around three million.