"Tihar Preparation"

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22 October 2025

A woman prepares sel roti, a traditional Nepali sweet rice doughnut, as part of the Tihar festivities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal, honoring Goddess Laxmi, the bond between brothers and sisters, and the worship of animals like cows, crows, and dogs. Sel roti is a staple delicacy during Tihar, often served to family members, friends, and guests, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and togetherness during the celebrations.

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22 October 2025

A woman prepares sel roti, a traditional Nepali sweet rice doughnut, as part of the Tihar festivities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal, honoring Goddess Laxmi, the bond between brothers and sisters, and the worship of animals like cows, crows, and dogs. Sel roti is a staple delicacy during Tihar, often served to family members, friends, and guests, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and togetherness during the celebrations.

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22 October 2025

A woman prepares sel roti, a traditional Nepali sweet rice doughnut, as part of the Tihar festivities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal, honoring Goddess Laxmi, the bond between brothers and sisters, and the worship of animals like cows, crows, and dogs. Sel roti is a staple delicacy during Tihar, often served to family members, friends, and guests, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and togetherness during the celebrations.

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22 October 2025

A woman prepares sel roti, a traditional Nepali sweet rice doughnut, as part of the Tihar festivities in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 22, 2025. Tihar, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal, honoring Goddess Laxmi, the bond between brothers and sisters, and the worship of animals like cows, crows, and dogs. Sel roti is a staple delicacy during Tihar, often served to family members, friends, and guests, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and togetherness during the celebrations.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

Farmers pluck marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

Farmers pluck marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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19 October 2025

A farmer plucks marigold flowers from a field to sell in markets during the Tihar festival on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 19, 2025. Marigold flowers, one of the main flowers used during the Festival of Lights, are in full bloom on the surrounding hills. They are used to make garlands for prayers to crows, dogs, cows, and Goddess Laxmi. According to locals, the bloom this year is relatively less compared to last year.

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