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PHOTOS: When jacaranda blooms, beautiful Kathmandu shines

KATHMANDU, May 7: Kathmandu looks amazingly beautiful these days. Not only because of the clear atmosphere due to the declining pollution amid the ongoing lockdown imposed to curb COVID-19, but also due to the jacarandas full of blossoms.
Photos: Keshab Thoker/ Republica
By Keshab Thoker

KATHMANDU, May 7: Kathmandu looks amazingly beautiful these days. Not only because of the clear atmosphere due to the declining pollution amid the ongoing lockdown imposed to curb COVID-19, but also due to the jacarandas full of blossoms. 


The sight of lavender-ish flowers whirling in the wind and landing on the street is just amazing. With very few vehicles plying on, Kathmandu streets have turned purple. 


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Here are a few shots captured in the heart of the capital earlier on Saturday.

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