SaralnamaCampus Notice: On Dhanteras, silver fish sales surged in Chhattisgarh. Over 60,000 silver fish were sold in Durg-Bhilai and Raipur. This trend followed spiritual leader Pradeep Mishra's sermon, which claimed keeping silver fish at home or shop brings prosperity. Jewelers reported high demand, with 50-100 fish sold per shop. Many stores ran out of stock by evening. Raipur Sarafa Association's president said over 30,000 fish were sold in the city. The trend started last year and continued in 2025. Mishra's sermons in 2024 and 2025 influenced buyers to choose silver fish over traditional items like coins and idols. Overall, Chhattisgarh saw ₹2,200 crore worth of Dhanteras sales, including gold, silver, automobiles, and sweets. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 17:30 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Campus Notice: On Dhanteras, silver fish sales surged in Chhattisgarh
- Over 60,000 silver fish were sold in Durg-Bhilai and Raipur
- This trend followed spiritual leader Pradeep Mishra's sermon, which claimed keeping silver fish at home or shop brings prosperity