The rains that have been continuing across the state for the past few days have caused extensive damage to flowers in the fields. As a result, vendors said that production has decreased due to the rotting of flowers in many places. As a result, the price of flowers has doubled due to the decrease in the arrival of flowers in the flower market in Thane. This price hike has taken place on the eve of Ganeshotsav and the price of Shevanti is being sold at INR 400 per kg, while roses are being sold at INR 600 per kg. The prices of other flowers have also doubled.
More than 1.5 lakh Ganesh idols are being worshipped in Thane district this year. Preparations are underway for one and a half, five, seven and ten day domestic as well as public festivals. Flowers are in the highest demand in the market during Ganeshotsav for decoration and worship. However, for the past few days, there has been heavy rain across the state, which has affected flower production.
The prices of flowers in the Thane city market have doubled. Flowers arrive in Thane and its suburbs from Pune, Junnar, Nashik, Satara, Kolhapur and Solapur districts. The arrival of flowers has decreased just before the Ganeshotsav.
Gonda was earlier sold for INR 60 to 80 per kg and now it is being sold for INR 200 per kg. Similarly, Shevanti which was earlier sold for INR 100 per kg, now is sold for INR 400 per kg. Roses which were earlier sold for INR 200 per kg, are now being sold for INR 600 per kg. Aster flowers, which are used for decoration, were earlier sold for INR 80 per kg and now they are being sold for INR180 to 200 per kg.
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Flower prices (kg)
Gonda – INR 200
Rose – INR 600
Shevanti – INR 400
Aster – INR 180 to 200
Lotus – INR 40 (one piece)
Lily – INR 50 (one bundle)
Canary – INR1000
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