Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Coconut Prices Surge During Karthika Masam in Visakhapatnam
In Visakhapatnam, coconuts are used a lot for puja during Karthika Masam.
Because so many people want them, the price has gone up.
You can buy them cheaper at Rythu Bazaar, but they're still more expensive than usual.
The price might stay high in the next month too, Margasira Masam, because people will still be doing puja.
Coconut prices have increased in Visakhapatnam during Karthika Masam
High demand due to puja rituals has driven the price hike
Retail prices are Rs 10 higher than Rythu Bazaar rates
Prices vary based on size, with smaller ones costing Rs 30
Prices may remain high during Margasira Masam due to continued demand
- Who
- Devotees in Visakhapatnam
- What
- Increased demand for coconuts
- When
- During Karthika Masam and Margasira Masam
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To offer coconuts during puja rituals
- Current Rythu Bazaar price
- Rs 50 per coconut
- Retail price increase
- Rs 10 extra per coconut
- Smallest coconut price
- Rs 30 at Rythu Bazaar
- Special occasion price
- Higher at retail outlets
- Expected demand
- To remain high during Margasira Masam