News » 27.10.2026 - India: Bengaluru flower prices soar ahead of Ayudha Pooja

Bengaluru's markets witnessed a massive rush of shoppers on Sunday as residents made last-minute purchases of flowers, fruits, banana stems and ash gourds for Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami. Despite the sharp rise in prices, customers thronged markets across the city to complete their festival shopping. From K.R. Market to Malleshwaram and Jayanagar, shoppers purchased essential pooja items even as vendors charged significantly higher prices than during last year's festive season.

Customers crowded major market hubs, including K.R. Market, Malleshwaram, Yeshwanthpur, Gandhi Bazaar and Jayanagar, to buy items for the celebrations. A pair of banana stems, commonly used for vehicle pooja, was priced at up to Rs 120 in different parts of the city. Bunches of mango leaves cost between Rs 30 and Rs 50, while ash gourds were sold for Rs 100 to Rs 150 each, depending on their size.

Flower prices have risen sharply ahead of the festival. Sevanthi flowers, which previously cost a maximum of Rs 80 per kg, are now selling for as much as Rs 400 per kg. Loose roses, which earlier cost Rs 80, are now priced at Rs 250, while Kanakambara prices have surged from Rs 1,000 to Rs 4,000.

Reduced crop yields following poor monsoon rainfall have contributed to the rise in flower and fruit prices, according to traders. Prices are significantly higher than during last year's festival season.
 

Source:www.floraldaily.com

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