The prices of fresh vegetables, fish and meat, the most staple items in any Bengali dish, are skyrocketing in the retail markets of West Bengal, especially in the state capital of Kolkata, on Monday, which is the occasion of 'Maha Saptami' or the first day of the four-day Durga Puja festival in the state.

The upward market trend of food prices in the retail markets has come as a mood-dampener for the many Bengali families, who prefer something special on a platter for dinner and lunch on these four days of the festivity.

Only the prices of potatoes and onions have remained stable in the retail markets.

While the potatoes are selling between Rs 20 and Rs 25 a kg, the onions are selling at around Rs 25 a kg.

However, the prices of other vegetables are really skyrocketing.

While bitter g

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