In Pune, the upcoming Gokulashtami festival has triggered a significant increase in the demand for flowers, leading to a noticeable rise in prices.
The wholesale flower market in the Market Yard witnessed heavy crowds on Sunday as people rushed to purchase flowers for the festival, which will be celebrated on Monday, August 26.
The surge in demand is also driven by the Gopalkala celebration, which occurs the day after Gokulashtami. Due to the rainy season, the quality of fresh flowers has been impacted, resulting in a higher preference for dried flowers. Consequently, flower prices have surged, according to Sagar Bhosale, a trader from the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard.
Gokulashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in various temples, leading to a high demand for flowers for decoration and worship. On Monday, the supply of flowers is expected to increase. Farmers from Pune, Satara, and Solapur districts have sent flowers for sale, Bhosale said. T
The wholesale prices per kilogram for flowers are as follows:
Marigold – ₹20 to ₹80
Gladiolus (loose) – ₹200 to ₹300
Aster – ₹25 to ₹30 per bundle, loose – ₹100 to ₹150
Chrysanthemum – ₹80 to ₹150
Rose (bundle) – ₹20 to ₹30
Gladiolus sticks – ₹50 to ₹80
Dutch Rose – ₹80 to ₹130
Gerbera – ₹60 to ₹90
Carnation – ₹150 to ₹200
Chrysanthemum sticks – ₹250 to ₹300
Lilium (10 sticks) – ₹800 to ₹900
Orchid – ₹400 to ₹500
Gypsophila – ₹150 to ₹200
Jasmine – ₹1,000 to ₹1,500
