Mango Mood

As mercury readings are about 42 degree in Goa. People needs some extra cash to fulfill thirst in end of April. Recently ended loksabha elections and closed down  of wine shop's due to elections made heavy cuts to the  pockets of beer loving Goans. Thanks to Hurrack season (Jungle juice) but it seems that cashew crop is also drying up early this year , which will lead to hike in Fenny( Goan Cashew Liquor) rates. In mapusa market we just dared to inquire about rates of Goan famous mango "Mankurad". This years average mango crop is affected  and cost of mango is just high as everest peak. A  good quality mankurad mango which was about 250Rs per dozen in past , now cost about 650Rs per dozen. You just cannot think to bargain for the price to local sellers, they in turn will reply " TUKA ZAI TAR GHE?". Thanks to pen hearted goan policy does not care about the cost. There is some stock of mangoes from out side the state,but any one who tasted Mankurad in past will not prefer another type of mango.Words will not be enough to explain its sweetness , Goan  Mankurad has got its own taste and ability to make place in heart of mango lovers. Rapid changes in climate is  now affecting these seasonal goodies and will be history in future,if strict measures are not taken. Other fruits like Jamuns, Kaanta and Churna are also on the way of of being past as a result of growing modernization. It is sure that the time will come like dinosaurs these fruits will be shown in books and teacher will explain details to students " Student this is mango and it was the seasonal fruit grown during ancient time.