How have the police in T Nagar prepared for the Diwali crowds?

The T Nagar police have made elaborate arrangements, including setting up 8 watch towers and 155 CCTV cameras, to monitor the crowds. They have also established a control room at the Mambalam police station and are using a public addressing system to manage the crowds.

How has the Diwali business fared in Chennai this year compared to previous years?

According to the Tamilnadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu president, the Diwali business has picked up early this year and is better compared to previous years, with the textile business seeing a strong start to the season.

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Chennai Shoppers Brave Crowds for Last-Minute Diwali Purchases

Q: What is the current situation in Chennai's shopping areas ahead of Diwali?

Shoppers have swarmed Chennai's shopping areas like T Nagar, Purasawalkam, Chromepet, and Washermenpet, hunting for Diwali essentials like sarees, sweets, and appliances.

12 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Shoppers swarm Chennai markets for Diwali shopping
Ranganathan Street packed with people from across the city
Police make elaborate arrangements to monitor the crowds

Chennai Shoppers Brave Crowds for Last-Minute Diwali Purchases

On October 12, 2025, a week ahead of Diwali, Chennai's shopping areas were bustling with festive frenzy. Shoppers swarmed popular markets like T Nagar, Purasawalkam, Chromepet, and Washermenpet, hunting for sarees, sweets, and appliances amidst blaring loudspeakers and blinking fairy lights.

The iconic Ranganathan Street was particularly jam-packed, with people arriving from different parts of the city to make their Diwali purchases. According to the T Nagar deputy commissioner of police, the festival crowd started thronging the area from the previous Saturday. While last week saw fewer footfalls due to people celebrating Ayudha Pooja in their hometowns, this week witnessed a heavy influx of shoppers.