Diwali lights being sold on Ezra Street
Because of work or business commitments, the extended hours are also helping those who find it difficult to shop during the day.
The shops will also remain open on Sundays,” said Arvind Tiwari Baba of Calcutta Electric Traders Association. “The extended hours and Sunday openings will give buyers more opportunities to shop for festive lights and other seasonal goods,” said a vendor in Chandni Market. “Several customers have been coming after office, which is why we are open till late every day now,” said Feroze Beg, a dealer in festive and decorative lights near Mehta Building on Canning Street.
“Areas in and around Ezra Street are the biggest hub for festive lights in the state. To cater to the rush, the shops are open till late in the evening. Several shops on Ezra Street, Canning Street, Brabourne Road and Chandni Chowk were open last Sunday as well.
People start coming here to buy lights for Diwali much before the festival.
Kolkata: Light markets in and around Ezra Street and Chandni Chowk have started staying open beyond 10 pm every day, including Sundays as traders prepare for increased demand in the run-up to Diwali and Kali Puja early next month. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
From diyas to materials for puja, from sweets to lights, we will have stalls for everything,” said Shyamlal Kundalia, one of the organisers of the market. Several other markets selling Diwali-related merchandise, including dry fruits, gifts and clothes, are also making arrangements to cater to the rush of shoppers. The decision to extend working hours is aimed at accommodating buyers who are already visiting the city’s major festive-light trading hubs to avoid the rush closer to the festival. The festive shopping extends beyond the city’s light markets. Several other markets selling Diwali-related goods, like dry fruits, gift items and clothes, will remain open on Sundays to accommodate shoppers. The special Diwali Market that brings together sellers offering a range of products associated with Diwali celebrations and puja preparations, which is organised every year ahead of the festival, is scheduled to start later next week. “This year we are expecting more stalls and variety for buyers. Meanwhile, Bagree Market on Canning Street will remain open for an extra hour every day until Diwali. The market has several shops selling gifts, decorative lights and imitation jewellery, making it a popular shopping destination ahead of the festival. Download the TOI App.