Keralam Onam: Rain, early buying subdue Thiruvonam eve shopping rush in Kochi
Uthrada Pachil — the last‑minute shopping rush on Uthradam day, the eve of Thiruvonam — has been somewhat subdued in Kochi city
The last-minute shopping rush, known as Utthrada Pachil, on the eve of Thiruvonam in Kochi city, Kerala, was somewhat subdued due to heavy rain and early purchases by customers. Traders in the Ernakulam market cut down orders for vegetables from Tamil Nadu suppliers due to the dip in demand. Prices of several vegetables dropped on Tuesday compared to the previous day.
The business remained reasonably good for most of the Onam season, but the prices returned to normal after the downpour. The rain also impacted sales in Broadway, the city's commercial hub. Street vendors had stocked up expecting brisk sales but saw their prospects vanish due to the rain. The Fisheries Minister and local MLA V.E.
Abdul Gafoor visited the Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, which was decorated for Onam. The temple's consecrated festival flag was handed over to Kalamassery municipal chairperson Jamal Manakkadan. Preparations for the traditional votive lunch on Thiruvonam day have already begun. Traffic was a major issue as large numbers of people took out their vehicles either for shopping or to visit family for the festival.
The first Goshree Bridge was the biggest bottleneck, causing congestion at High Court Junction and Marine Drive.
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