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Gomphrena Globosa Business In Nepal Blooms With Arrival Of Tihar

Nepali florists pluck the Gomphrena Globosa, locally called the ''Makhmali'' flower, from their field with the arrival of the festive season of Tihar in Gundu village of Bhaktapur, Nepal, on October 9, 2025. The village of Gundu in Bhaktapur is known for its supply of Marigold and Gomphrena Globosa for the festival of Tihar when demand skyrockets in the Nepali market and reaches the international market. The floral village, with a predominantly Newar settlement, begins preparations for flowers in February. Farmers sow seeds for the flowers by mid-March, and within a month and a half, the saplings are transferred into fields and are taken care of. Floriculture is done on 158 hectares of land, and around 44,000 people are directly and indirectly engaged in the sector. There are 800 commercial floriculturists in the country with a combined investment of NRs 6.5 billion. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12845097
Date Taken	9 October 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Nepali florists Gomphrena Globosa Makhmali flower festive season Tihar Gundu village Bhaktapur Nepal October 2025 Marigold international market floral village Newar settlement preparations February farmers sow seeds mid-March saplings fields floriculture 158 hectares 44 000 people commercial floriculturists investment NRs 6.5 billion Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto demand supply festival Nepali market flowers saplings transfer care engagement sector.