Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Rising Prices Drive Reusable Decoration Choices in Pune
People in Pune are shopping for Ganeshotsav decorations at Mandi market.
They are buying flowers, torans, cloth, Ganpati clothes and rangoli items.
Many shoppers say prices are higher than expected this year.
Because of this, they are checking prices before buying.
Some families are choosing smaller or simpler decorations.
Others are reusing decorations they already own.
Sellers say people still want colourful and traditional decorations.
They are offering products at different prices and in many designs.
The festival is close, so demand is increasing.
Families are trying to make their homes festive without spending too much money.
Pune’s Mandi market is seeing increased demand for Ganeshotsav decorations, clothing and festival accessories.
Rising prices are prompting shoppers to compare rates, choose simpler items and reuse decorations from previous years.
Artificial flower garlands cost ₹50–₹250, torans ₹80–₹300, and Ganpati clothing ₹150–₹600.
Backdrop decorations range from about ₹300 to ₹1,500 or more, while rangoli products cost ₹20–₹250.
One customer plans to spend ₹1,000–₹2,000, while others say decorations should not strain household budgets.
- Who
- Shoppers, shopkeepers and festival-material sellers at Pune’s Mandi market.
- What
- Customers are buying Ganeshotsav decorations while shifting toward simpler, affordable and reusable items because prices have risen.
- When
- In the hours leading up to Ganeshotsav; the article does not give an exact date.
- Where
- Mandi market in Pune.
- Why
- Higher material, transportation and manufacturing costs are raising prices and encouraging families to control their festival spending.
Budget-Conscious Celebration
Traditional Festive Decoration
Spending priorities
Budget-Conscious Celebration
Customers are comparing prices, buying only necessary items, selecting smaller products and reusing decorations to avoid pressure on household budgets.
Traditional Festive Decoration
Sellers say families still want attractive, colourful and traditional decorations for their homes and Ganpati installation areas.
Choice of materials
Budget-Conscious Celebration
Some families prefer simple and reusable decorations that can be used again next year.
Traditional Festive Decoration
Shopkeepers report continued demand for artificial flower garlands, torans, decorative backdrops, Ganpati vastras and other traditional accessories.
- Artificial flower garlands
- ₹50–₹250
- Decorative torans
- ₹80–₹300
- Ganpati clothing and vastras
- Approximately ₹150–₹600
- Decorative cloth and backdrop material
- Approximately ₹200–₹800
- Backdrop decorations
- About ₹300–₹800 for small or ready-made designs; larger designs may cost ₹1,000–₹1,500 or more
- Rangoli products
- Rangoli powder costs ₹20–₹80; decorative rangoli plates cost ₹50–₹250
- Reported customer budget
- One customer plans to spend approximately ₹1,000–₹2,000 on decorations