Coimbatore: The flower price jumped because demand increased because Ayudha Puja in the flower market was here on Wednesday.
Supply of rural areas has fallen because of the frequency of rain, traders say.
Jasmine sells for RS 1,000 / kg, a double rise compared to the previous day.
The flower vendor said that the price of almost all flowers has doubled “While demand has risen, the supply does not reach the expected quantity.
Farmers give less interest because production has fallen due to a frequent shower in the district in the past few days,” he told toi.garland the price was also shot sharply.
P Vijay, a Garland trader, said that a Sevanthi (Chrysanthemum) bouquet used for sale for RS 100 is now sold at the RS 150.
“Garlands made from Champis who used to sell for Rs 150,” he said.
Bunk prices also rise.
Bananas, apples, pomegranates, sweet grain guava is very in demand.
While the price of bananas witnessed a doubling increase, other fruits saw an increase of 20 to 30% .Prize pli (puffed rice), puja items and integral decorative items from the festival also rose.
Sellers from rural areas have installed an emergency kiosk on the flower market, utilizing requests.
The price of all the ingredients needed for Puja has increased, said G Rithwik, a resident of Sungam.
“We have no other way than buying it,” he said.
Road, where the flower market is located, crowded on Wednesday night.
While most buyers wear signs, many traders and buyers wear them under their chin.
Social distance norms go for throws because of the packaged crowd.
Emergency kiosks along the road forced two-wheeled owners to park their vehicles on the road, shrinking the road.
The movement of the vehicle is affected by the crowd.
A large number of police personnel were deployed in the nearest stretch and road.