Mrigashira Karthi Brings Fish Market Rush to Hyderabad
Mrigashira Karthi saw a massive surge in fish market activity in Hyderabad, leading to heavy congestion and significant price hikes. Traditional favorites like Ravva and Korameenu saw their prices increase substantially as visitors flocked to purchase seafood for their traditional festival feast.
Highlights
- •High demand during Mrigashira Karthi
- •Increased prices of fish varieties
- •Musheerabad Fish Market congestion
- •Festival traditionally brings many fish consumers
Hyderabad witnessed a significant surge in fish market activity on Sunday, as the festival of Mrigashira Karthi brought in eager buyers. The Musheerabad Fish Market was abuzz with visitors looking to purchase fresh seafood for their traditional feast, leading to heavy congestion and increased prices.
Fish Prices Skyrocket
While Ravva and Bocche varieties usually sell for ₹120-130 per kg, they saw a substantial increase in price to ₹230-250 per kg. Korameenu, which typically fetches around ₹450 per kg, was sold at an exorbitant rate of up to ₹650 per kg. This increase can be attributed to the festival's popularity among seafood enthusiasts.
Fish vendors lined Ramnagar Crossroads and extended to Dayara Market Road, catering to a surge in customers. The demand remained exceptionally high throughout Sunday, as many people traditionally consume fish during Mrigashira Karthi, leading to robust sales all day long.
Market analysts explained that the weekend added to the demand, particularly on the eve of a major festival like Mrigashira Karthi. The influx of buyers resulted in heavy congestion as vendors struggled to meet the overwhelming customer traffic and rising prices.
