Flower vendors in distress as Lairai jatra stands cancel
लयराईची जात्राय रद्द : बावून गेली फुलकारांची आस्त
26 Apr 2020 03:14 PM
The jatras in Goa have cancelled due to nationwide lockdown to combat corona virus. This has severally affected local flower vendors. They complain that they would face even bigger loss as Shirgao Lairai jatra has been cancelled.
Jatras and other religious ceremonies are the only occasion for local flower vendors to do their business. Thousands of devotees flock during Shirgao jatra not only from Goa but from neighbouring states. There is huge demand for locally grown flowers such as aboli, mogro, jayee, jui etc. With decision coming into the force not to hold jatra this year has put flower vendors in distress.
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