Mysuru: Flower, vegetable and fruit prices have soared ahead of Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami. The prices of Ash Gourd and flowers, the most sought for Ayudha Puja, have almost doubled.
Ash Gourd at J.K. Grounds is being sold between at Rs. 30 and 70 depending on the size, while yellow chrysanthemum and mixed colour chrysanthemum flower is being sold at Rs. 70 to Rs. 80 a metre, Banana (Yelakki) at Rs. 80 to Rs. 100 per kg, marigold is sold at Rs. 50 a metre and a pair of banana stems is costing Rs. 15 to 20 depending on the length.
