Mysuru: The markets within the metropolis had been chock-a-block with the individuals searching for Gowri-Ganesha competition, yesterday. The Gowri competition is being celebrated immediately, whereas Ganesha competition is scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 7).
Devaraja Market and the realm round Small Clock Tower on Sayyaji Rao Street, Vani Vilas Market at Agrahara, vegetable market on M.G. Street, Chikka Market at Mandi Mohalla, Dhanvanthri Street, Shivarampet amongst a number of different roads within the metropolis, witnessed a heavy rush of individuals.
The distributors of fruits, flowers, banana, coconut, banana plant, jaggery, grass and different puja supplies, which can be a should to change bagina among the many girls folks on Gowri competition, did a brisk enterprise.
Regardless of the negligible rise within the costs of greens, fruits and flowers, the individuals didn’t care to spend on shopping for them for celebrating the competition. Sevantige (chrysanthemum) woven with thread is being offered at Rs. 80 – Rs. 100, whereas the items of the identical flower is being provided at Rs. 50 to Rs. 60 per 250 grams and roses at Rs. 60 – Rs. 70 for 250 grams.
The per kg of carrot is priced within the vary of Rs. 60 to Rs. 80, beans at Rs. 80 to Rs. 100, beetroot at Rs. 50 to Rs. 60, tomato – Rs. 20 to Rs. 30, onion –
Rs. 50 to 60, whereas the charges of brinjal, cauliflower, ridge gourd, ash gourd, drumsticks and different greens stay regular.
The ornamental gadgets product of plastic like flowers and door hangings, saffron flags and shawls with the picture of Lord Ganesha, had been the brand new sights in demand.
Girls had been busy purchasing idols of Gowri, together with shopping for new garments for relations, defining the festive temper.
Amid this hustle and bustle, the burgeoning visitors got here in the way in which of easy motion of individuals on the roads, particularly between Shivarampet and Small Clock Tower junction, Ok.R. Circle to Authorities Ayurveda Hospital Circle, Dhanvanthri Street, D. Devaraja Urs Street amongst a number of different roads.
The one reduction for individuals feeling drained amid the jostling crowd was watching Dasara elephants on night stroll.