Kali Puja market at Burrabazar on Sunday photo by Sayantan Chakraborty
From the crowded lanes of Burrabazar to the lighting markets of Ezra Street and Chandni, shoppers made the most of the weekend to stock up on puja essentials, earthen diyas, decorative lights, clothes and other festive items. Kolkata: With Diwali and Kali Puja just a week away, Kolkata’s markets witnessed a festive shopping rush on Sunday, the last Sunday before the twin celebrations.
Shops selling decorative lights reported brisk business, with traders expecting the rush to continue through the week.
“The market will remain open till late in the evening till Saturday for Diwali,” said Arvind Tiwari Baba of Calcutta Electric Traders Association. The festive preparations were not limited to shops selling puja essentials and decorations. 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
Several business establishments also got a fresh coat of paint on Sunday as traders prepared their premises for Lakshmi Puja.