Sankranti Buzz in Bengaluru: Sweet Deals, Costly Flowers & Festive Shopping

• Bengaluru markets are bustling with shoppers buying Sankranti essentials like sugarcane, sweet potatoes, and groundnuts.
• Ellu Bella, a traditional mix of sesame seeds and jaggery, is a major draw, selling for Rs 250-300 per kg.
• Flower prices at K.R. Market show a festive pattern, with jasmine at Rs 1200-1800/kg due to being off-season, while chrysanthemums are cheaper.
• Sugarcane, groundnuts, and sweet potato prices have slightly increased, but the festive mood maintains high buying momentum.
• Demand for coconut products like dry copra has also risen, reflecting seasonal consumption spikes.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru markets are vibrant for Sankranti with traditional treats, rising produce costs, and expensive off-season flowers.