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Patna's Diwali Dash: Markets Buzz with Festive Shopping
7 Nov
Summary
- Makeshift markets and roadside stalls offer festive goods.
- Home decor, traditional lamps, and puja items are popular.
- Firecracker shopping is concentrated in specific Patna areas.
Patna is aglow with anticipation as Diwali nears, with city residents actively engaged in festive shopping. Makeshift markets and numerous roadside stalls have sprung up across Patna, offering a vibrant selection of goods. Key shopping attractions include colorful diyas, decorative lights, essential puja items, and firecrackers, catering to the diverse needs of shoppers preparing for the festival.
The area outside Patna Women's College on Bailey Road has become a focal point for shoppers, showcasing an array of traditional earthen lamps, decorative lanterns, candles, and various home decor items. Demand is high for Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, puja thalis, and terracotta showpieces, alongside colorful rangoli materials. Vendors are offering a wide variety, including jute torans and decorative lights sourced from Kolkata.
Firecracker shopping is particularly concentrated in areas like Patna City, with temporary outlets also established in New Market, Boring Road Crossing, and other city locations. Wholesale markets are enticing customers with discounts up to 50%. Meanwhile, the Gandhi Maidan fair presents a larger shopping experience with over 500 stalls featuring clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, and food items from across the country.
