The run-up to the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday has spelt boom for several businesses in Delhi as demand for flowers, saffron danglers, Jai Shri Ram flags, copies of the Ramcharitmanas, and 3D Ram Mandir models has surged in the capital.

Due to the heightened demand, the prices of flowers at Ghazipur Mandi saw an increase of over 50 per cent on Sunday with some varieties selling at four to five times their original price, as reported by IndianExpress.

While, on a regular day, the wholesale price of roses is around Rs 250 per kg, the price surged to Rs 450-500 on Sunday. Marigolds, typically priced at Rs 50 to 60 per kg, were sold at Rs 250. According to Manoj Kumar, who sells flowers at the wholesale flower market, the prices of all flowers, including lilies, orchids, and lotuses, have risen due to bulk orders for decorations from temples across the capital and in Ayodhya.

A new product that has gained a lot of popularity in the markets is the 3D model of Ram Mandir. 'We received over 1 crore orders of 3D Ram Mandir models in just a few days. Eventually, we had to stop taking more orders and redirect them to other warehouses. Several other traders making the 3D models are also facing high market demands,' Bijay Pal, who owns a woodcraft warehouse in Okhla, said.

Ankur Gupta from RK Gupta general store in Chota Bazar, Chatta Hingamal, Shahdara, said his shop has seen the sales of Ramcharitmanas skyrocket this month. 'On a usual day, we would sell two to three copies a day but due to the consecration ceremony, the sales have jumped to 200 to 300 copies a day,' Gupta said.

According to Gupta, this is because several people are placing bulk orders to distribute copies of the epic. 'We have the Ramcharitmanas available in three to four sizes. Many people have placed bulk orders for the purpose of distribution during the celebrations. The sale of patkas, danglers and saffron flags has also seen a massive rise,' he said.

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