Khejri Tree Felling Soars Sangri Prices for Sheetala Ashtami in Rajasthan

• Sheetala Ashtami celebrated in Rajasthan with traditional cold food offerings to Mata Sheetala.
• Demand for dried vegetables like Kair-Sangri, Ker-Gunda, Panchkuta surges before the festival.
• Sangri prices hit Rs 800-1200/kg, up from Rs 800 last year, due to reduced supply and Khejri tree felling.
• Khejri trees, where Sangri grows, are being cut, impacting production; new Sangri not yet in market.
• Kair prices also jump to Rs 1800/kg for fine and Rs 1500/kg for large varieties.