Flower and Fruit Prices Skyrocket in Bengaluru Markets Amid Ayudha Pooja

During the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami festival, people visited various Bengaluru markets like K.R. Market, Malleshwaram, Jayanagar, and Gandhi Bazaar for purchases despite the price hikes. Prices for items used in Ayudha Pooja, such as banana stalks, reached up to ₹120 in different parts of the city. Flower prices saw significant increases, with Kanakambara rising from ₹1,000 to ₹4,000, and Mallige flowers increasing from ₹700–₹1,000 to ₹1,800–₹2,000 per bunch. Apple prices rose from ₹220 to ₹355 per kg, and banana stalks reached ₹120.