Mysuru, Sept. 1 (MTY&DM)- With the city gearing up for tomorrow’s (Sept. 2) Gowri-Ganesha Festival, people have been thronging various markets to purchase Gowri and Ganesha idols, fruits, flowers, puja articles and other items that are a part of the festivities, this morning.
The prices of flowers have shot up with Jasmine (Mallige) selling at Rs. 500-Rs. 600 a kg and Chrysanthemums (Sevanthige) at Rs. 80 to Rs. 90 a metre. Coconut was being sold at Rs. 15 and Rs. 20 price depending upon the size, while Apple was sold at Rs. 100 to Rs. 120 per kg and Guava at Rs. 10 a piece in the main markets. Prices were jacked up in residential areas. Women were seen thronging bangle shops, puja articles shops, garments stores, saree shops.
