Phool Chowk in Raipur has witnessed the arrival and sale of 1,500 quintals of flowers on the occasion of Diwali. A total of 18 trucks loaded with flowers arrived in the market, including shipments brought from Kolkata and Bengaluru.

Arrivals from other states and local sourcing

According to traders, out of these 18 trucks, 15 trucks carried marigold flowers, while 3 trucks contained chrysanthemum and roses. Meanwhile, lotus flowers were sourced from local areas within Chhattisgarh.

Current market prices and festive demand

Amid festive demand, yellow marigold garlands are being sold at 50 rupees and red marigold garlands at 40 rupees. Additionally, loose marigold is available at 150 rupees per kilo and green leaves at 60 rupees.

In the market, the price of chrysanthemum has been recorded at 600 to 800 rupees per kilo and roses at 500 rupees per kilo. Lotus flowers are being sold at the rate of 50 rupees per piece.