New Delhi, 30 September (NNS): Following the recent rise, the selling of turmeric showed downfall. Consequently, the prices of turmeric Erode finger fell by Rs 200 to Rs 19000 per quintal. It had recently gained by the same amount. The arrivals in Erode were reported at around 3500 bags and the prices also declined by Rs 100 per quintal. Increased selling by speculators pushed the active futures contract down by Rs 304 or 1.41%, to Rs 21182. This may affect market sentiment. A sustained rise in spot turmeric prices is not expected over the next one to two days.