Fruit prices skyrocket in twin cities of Odisha a day before Savitri Brata

Bhubaneswar: The prices of fruits have skyrocketed on the eve of ‘Savitri Brata’ in the twin cities of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack, pinching a hole in the pocket of the common man.

While apples sold for Rs 100 – Rs 160 per kg, the grapes were priced at Rs 100 per kg. Likewise, bananas are being sold at Rs 40 to Rs 80 a dozen followed by lychee at Rs 100 to Rs 120 per kg, mangoes at Rs 80-120 per kilo, coconut at Rs 15 to Rs 30 per piece, and pineapple at Rs 35 to Rs 40.

Similarly, while the price of jack fruit ranged from Rs 100 to Rs 150, depending on its quality and size, pomegranate was selling for Rs 60-80 a kg.

Meanwhile, the traders have said that business is not like before during festivals such as Savitri Brata. On the other hand, the customers have said that due to the high rates they are not able to buy huge quantities of fruits.

Savitri Brata is observed by married Hindu women as a vow with great dedication and pray for their husband to have a long life. The word reflects the origin and significance of the Vat-Savitri puja. The fast is dedicated to Savitri, who saved her husband Satyavan from being taken by the death god.