# Uthrada Pachil shopping peaks across Kerala ahead of Thiru Onam 2026-08-06T20:46:32+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kerala saw a surge in last-minute shopping on Thursday, the eve of Thiru Onam, as residents crowded markets, malls and textile shops. The traditional Uthrada Pachil was especially visible at Chalai Market in Thiruvananthapuram, Broadway in Kochi and S.M. Street in Kozhikode. The Hindu reports that grocery prices were down by at least 15% after an abundant kharif harvest and steady freight supplies, though coconut oil prices rose by at least Rs 80 per litre. Prices of plantains and banana leaves stayed stable. Retailers also reported brisk sales, while malls and showrooms used performances and festival displays to attract shoppers. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: food prices, Kerala, markets, Onam, retail Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uthrada-pachil-shopping-peaks-across-kerala-ahead-of-thiru-onam/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uthrada-pachil-shopping-peaks-across-kerala-ahead-of-thiru-onam/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.