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Dhanteras Deluge: Noida Markets Awash in Festive Spirit
6 Nov
Summary
- Noida markets overflowed with shoppers for Dhanteras festivities.
- Gold and silver coins were popular purchases amid fluctuating prices.
- Traffic congestion affected major shopping hubs and routes to Delhi.
Noida's markets transformed into vibrant hubs of colour and activity on Friday for Dhanteras, drawing large crowds of shoppers. Major commercial areas like Atta Market and Indira Market were particularly busy, with temporary stalls offering a wide array of festive goods. These included decorative torans, marigold strings, diyas, idols of deities, and essential puja items.
Gold and silver coins were favored purchases, with many consumers opting for lighter investments due to fluctuating jewellery prices. Some shoppers deferred significant purchases, hoping for price stabilization. Brooms and dry-fruit hampers were also in high demand, with shopkeepers employing extra staff to manage the festive rush.
The increased footfall caused considerable traffic congestion and snarls around popular shopping districts and routes connecting Noida with Delhi. Special traffic advisories were issued by the Noida traffic police to manage the anticipated heavy volume of vehicles and pedestrians during the festive period.
