Hike in the price of Crossandra flower in Sivakasi |
10-09-2011 10th September 2011 Reported by Pavala Rajesh Kumar Jeyabalan Hike in Crossandra flower price in Sivakasi Every year, the price of Crossandra flower -kanagambaram- is hiked during the period of Onam festival. For last two days there was a huge demand for Kanagambaram in Sivakasi. In Sivakasi, Kanagambaram were sold out for Rs.100 per 100gms. The flower sellers said us that, the price hike is due to Onam festival, Keralites and Tamilians use this flower for kolam and other decorative purpose for Onam festival. Due to this hike, Sivakasians preferred in buying Malligai, Pichi and rose. |