These local Goan flowers are now in great demand

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Prices of flowers in the Goan market are soaring and the festive season is to be blamed.

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Flowers like 'Ratan Aboli', 'Surangi', 'Mogari' and 'Kunda shevti' are in demand as these are used for rituals during festivals.

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Also, women wear it on their hair.

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A 'Mogri fati' costs around Rs 50 to Rs 70 per unit.

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The 'Surangi Valesar' also costs Rs 50 to Rs 70.

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These flowers are usually hand woven and procured by local women.

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These local flowers have proved to be a boon for the village women to eke out a living.

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