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Belagavi's Deepavali Spirit Shines Despite Price Hikes
7 Nov
Summary
- Belagavi markets are busy with Deepavali shoppers despite higher prices.
- Decorative items, sweets, and traditional goods are in high demand.
- Sales of clothing, gold, and vehicles have increased pre-festival.
Belagavi is abuzz with Deepavali preparations, with festive markets experiencing brisk business as residents enthusiastically shop for the five-day festival. Despite increased prices for essential commodities such as milk, rice, and sugar, the celebratory atmosphere is palpable, with colourful decorations and a wide array of festive merchandise available. The shopping fervour is evident in market hubs like Ganapati Galli and Ravivar Peth, where demand for decorative items, rangoli powders, and puja materials remains strong.
Key festival days are being observed with Dhana Trayodashi having commenced, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi and the main Deepavali Amavasya. Sales of traditional items like earthen diyas, lanterns, and sky lanterns are brisk. Vendors are also reporting healthy demand for flowers, fruits, sugarcane, and banana stalks, with some traders noting better business this year compared to the previous one.
Beyond traditional goods, clothing stores are witnessing heavy footfall, and there's a notable pick-up in demand for gold, two-wheelers, and cars. Women's self-help groups are also experiencing strong sales of homemade traditional snacks and delicacies, contributing to the festive economy. Traffic congestion in market areas indicates the scale of shopping, with relaxed operating hours facilitating the rush.
