Another shocker! Prices of flowers shoot up today!
Posted on: 03/Aug/2023 11:22:03 AM
The Tamil Calendar month of Aadi is extra special, with many festivals and special poojas in temples.
Among the various festivals celebrated in the Tamil calendar month of Aadi, `Aadipperukku` is considered the crown jewel of the celebrations!
`Aadipperukku` falls on the 18th day of Aadi when the rivers in Tamil Nadu are in full flow, usually on the 18th of August. Citizens also refer to this festival as `Padhinettam perukku Aadi Nombi`!
Aadipperukku is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
As Aadipperukku is being celebrated today (3rd August, Thursday), the prices of flowers are soaring at the wholesale flower markets.
The prices of flowers, including jasmine (malligai), mullai, and Pichippoo, have shot up in Madurai, Dindigul, Thovalai, and Tuticorin (Thoothukkudi). For instance, the price of jasmine in the Maattuthavani wholesale flower market in Madurai is Rs. 800/- per kg.
Mullai flowers are sold at Rs. 760/- per kg, Pichippoo at Rs. 700/- per kg, Kanakambaram at Rs. 500/- per kg, Chendu at Rs. 100/- per kg, rose at Rs. 250/- per kg, Sevvanthi at Rs. 280/- per kg, Aralippoo at Rs. 200/- per kg, Markkozhundhu at Rs. 100/- per kg, Vadamalli at Rs. 100/- per kg, and Kozhikkondai at Rs. 120/- per kg.
Furthermore, jasmine was sold at Rs. 700/- per kg at the Andippatti wholesale market.
