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A Nepalese woman collects Makhmali flowers, an auspicious flower for the Diwali, also known as Tihar festival, in the village of Ichangu, Kathmandu, Nepal, 02 November 2018. The Makhmali flower is mostly used for garlands to worship gods and animals during the Tihar festival. Starting from 05 November 2018, the five-day festival is the second major event for Nepalese Hindus. During the celebrations, people worship crows, considered to be messengers of human beings, dogs, repaying the love towards man's best friend and cow, considered as incarnation of Lord Laxmi, God of Wealth. (Photo by Hritik Shrestha/EPA/EFE)
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