Chhadakhai Rush Brings Crowds to Odisha's Non-Veg Markets
Friday marked a festive day for non-vegetarian food lovers in Odisha as [translate:Chhadakhai] drew thousands to meat and fish markets after a month-long abstinence during the Kartika month.
Heavy Rush Across Major Cities
Markets in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Balasore saw large crowds since early morning. Long queues formed at fish, chicken, and mutton stalls as customers eagerly bought their favorite dishes to celebrate the occasion.
Surge in Demand and Variety
Traders reported a sharp increase in demand, with many who avoided non-veg during Kartika turning out in large numbers.
“After a month of vegetarian meals, everyone wants to enjoy their favourite fish and meat today,” said a vendor at the Unit-IV market in Bhubaneswar.
To meet the surge, vendors stocked a wide range of items including popular fish like rohu, hilsa, pomfret, bhakura, prawns, crabs, and country chicken. Different breeds of chicken such as desi, broiler, Kadaknath, and Banaraj were also highly sought after.
Market Conditions
Markets remained crowded throughout the day with fish and meat prices rising slightly due to strong demand.
Summary: The Chhadakhai festival in Odisha spurred large crowds in non-veg markets, driving high demand for diverse meat and fish varieties after a month of abstinence during Kartika.
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