'I have a loverly bunch of (king) coconuts', Saalaawa, Sri Lanka

Bunches of coconuts for sale by the highway on the Colombo - Avissawella road, at Saalaawa, Sri Lanka.

A loverly bunch of 'King coconuts' - Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The ripe king coconuts are sold for Rs.5/- to Rs.9/- while still on the tree. They are then plucked and transported to the wayside where they are sold for anything between Rs.15/- to Rs.20/-. The prices go up during the hot days. By comparison a one litre bottle of Coca Cola sells for Rs.100/-.
Wish you all a happy 'Aluth Avuruddha' - 'Puthu varudam'.