Bengaluru Buzzes with Festive Frenzy as Deepavali Nears

On October 18, 2025, Bengaluru is abuzz with festive energy as the city gears up for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations. With the countdown to the festival in full swing, local shoppers are flocking to traditional markets and commercial hubs across the city.

In Pottery Town, vendors are reporting high demand for clay lamps, diyas, and other festive pottery items. Dhanakumari Venkatesh, a local vendor, shares that sales are picking up as Deepavali nears, with painted clay lamps drawing particular attention. Many of the handcrafted products are sourced from Tamil Nadu.

Elsewhere, Basavanagudi's Gandhi Bazaar presents a vibrant mix of lanterns, LED lamps, decorations, and traditional clay diyas. Shoppers like Darshini R, a software engineer, are browsing for the latest designs and blending the old with the new.

The streets of Malleswaram are also bustling with crowds, especially women shoppers, exploring decorative items, sweets, and savouries. Local sweet shops are reporting brisk sales and growing interest in dry fruits like cashews, almonds, and raisins.

Traders across Bengaluru's commercial hubs are optimistic that the festive rush will continue through the long Deepavali week, bringing much-needed sparkle to their sales. As the city embraces the spirit of the festival, the markets are set to remain a hub of activity in the days leading up to the celebrations.