Egg prices in Karimnagar have risen sharply by Rs 1 to Rs 1.5 per piece, defying the usual decline during Kartika Masam. Poultry deaths, increased exports to other States, and cold storage hoarding ahead of Christmas and New Year are driving the surge. Karimnagar, a major poultry hub producing 75 lakh eggs daily, is facing reduced local supply despite high demand.
This Ekadashi holds a significant importance for Hindus as the devotees believe that the Lord Visnu wakes up from his four-month long sleep marking an end of the Chaturmasya
Despite being planned for the past five years, the launch was delayed due to insufficient water levels in the Nagarjuna Sagar dam and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the extensive rainfall during this monsoon season has ensured adequate water levels from Srisailam to Nagarjuna Sagar, enabling the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation to finally commence the boat (launch) journey.
