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Kolkata Markets Extend Hours for Diwali Rush
27 Oct
Summary
- Kolkata markets are extending operating hours for Diwali demand.
- Shops in Ezra Street and Chandni Chowk now open past 10 PM.
- Other markets selling gifts, dry fruits, and clothes also extending hours.
As Diwali and Kali Puja approach, Kolkata's primary festive light trading hubs, notably Ezra Street and Chandni Chowk, are extending their business hours. Shops are now operating past 10 PM every day, including Sundays, to accommodate the anticipated surge in shopper demand. This initiative aims to provide consumers with more flexibility to purchase decorative lights and other seasonal items ahead of the festivities.
Vendors in areas like Ezra Street, Canning Street, Brabourne Road, and Chandni Chowk have observed customers shopping after work hours, necessitating the extended daily openings. Beyond lights, markets offering dry fruits, gifts, and apparel are also extending their hours and will be open on Sundays. A special Diwali Market is also set to launch soon, promising a wide array of festive and puja-related goods from diyas to sweets.
Bagree Market on Canning Street, a popular spot for gifts and decorative lights, will add an extra hour to its daily operations leading up to Diwali. These extended hours reflect a proactive approach by traders to ensure shoppers can find and purchase necessary items comfortably before the festivals.
