Hyderabad, Feb. 7 -- Many marriage and banquet halls in Hyderabad are experiencing a surge in advance bookings as numerous marriages are lined up for February and March due to auspicious days.

Beyond wedding venues, jewelry showrooms, malls, and beauty parlors are also witnessing an increase in customers.

10 auspicious days in February

The heightened demand for marriage and banquet halls in Hyderabad is attributed to 10 auspicious dates this month: February 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, and 23.

Simultaneously, caterers have raised their per-plate costs due to both the sudden surge in demand and the rise in prices of vegetables and essential commodities.

Rents of marriage and banquet halls jump in Hyderabad

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