The lotus, which is offered to Goddess Lakshmi, was in great demand at the market

Marigold garlands were a hot favourite among shoppers, with sellers continually unloading stock as the crowds grew throughout the evening

While Dadar Market sees large crowds year-round, footfall significantly increases during festivals

Mumbaikars flock to Dadar Market to buy fresh flower stock in bulk at great prices

Apart from fresh flowers, customers can also get decorative, artificial flowers at the market for great prices

The market opens as early as 5 am in the morning when fresh stocks of flowers are unloaded from trucks 

A police personnel clears hawkers from the street at Justice MG Ranade Road outside Dadar Station  

Though most homes have been lit up for Diwali 2024, some last-minute buyers purchase lanterns at Dadar

Cloth stalls also see good sales during Diwali 

The festive crowding at Dadar is likely to continue till Sunday

Vehicles attempt to manoeuvre through the crowd