Kochi: With Onam, the biggest festival in Kerala just a few days away, the prices of flowers have shot up to alarming levels and threaten to mar the celebrations. Floral carpet arrangements, pookkalams, which are part of the festival, might be smaller this season due to the huge hike in the price of flowers. Kerala sources a major chunk of its flower requirements from neighbouring states during festival seasons.
Read MoreFestive season, flower prices hit the roof in Kerala
