Hindus celebrate Hosa Thodaku today

BENGALURU: Hindus celebrated Hosa Thodaku today across state, two days after Ugadi which marks the beginning of the new year as per the Hindu calendar. This is the traditional day of a non-vegetarian feast. People prepared for the festivities by cooking various meat dishes, including mutton and lamb.

The Hindu new year fell on Sunday this year, and the day after the festival is usually Hosa Thodaku. However, since the day after Ugadi was a Monday, Hindus celebrated Hosa Thodaku on Tuesday. Also, as Ramzan was celebrated on Monday, there was a huge demand for meat.

The demand for mutton has skyrocketed, and the prices of other meat have increased significantly. Butchers are expecting a booming business over the next two days, and many have already purchased goats and sheep from farmers.

Farmers are also taking advantage of the high demand and selling their livestock at higher prices. The festival season has brought a significant increase in the price of mutton, with the cost ranging between Rs 800 to Rs 900 per kg.

Sheep and goats were brought from various parts of the state to Bengaluru’s meat markets, including Doddaballapur, Magadi, Ramanagara and Gauribidanur. Additionally, goats and sheep from neighbouring states have also been brought in to meet the high demand.

Manikam, a mutton shop owner, said “There was huge demand for meat as the festival fell for three days. Even farmers have huge expectations about selling prices. If the sale of meat reached 10 per cent one Monday, of course there will be high demand on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meat prices vary on demand. The price is raised by Rs 50; some sellers will raise it by Rs 100 per kg. We hope that there will have a good business this festival”.