GT Digital
Prices of flowers in the Goan market are soaring and the festive season is to be blamed.
Flowers like 'Ratan Aboli', 'Surangi', 'Mogari' and 'Kunda shevti' are in demand as these are used for rituals during festivals.
Also, women wear it on their hair.
A 'Mogri fati' costs around Rs 50 to Rs 70 per unit.
The 'Surangi Valesar' also costs Rs 50 to Rs 70.
These flowers are usually hand woven and procured by local women.
These local flowers have proved to be a boon for the village women to eke out a living.