Mumbaikars purchase rangoli powders, an essential item for decorating entrances and welcoming prosperity during Diwali
Festive lighting products, such as fairy lights, LED lanterns, and paper lamps, are in high demand as buyers seek to beautify their homes for Diwali
Mumbaikars carefully select traditional clay diyas (lamps), which illuminate homes during the five-day festival, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, along with kalash (sacred pot) stickers to put on main doors
Huge crowd buying puja essentials for Lakshmi Puja, which is performed to invite wealth and prosperity
Shoppers flock to cloth stalls to buy new traditional outfits, as wearing new clothes during Diwali signifies renewal and positivity
Decorative garlands and torans (door hangings) in vibrant colours, used to adorn entryways, symbolising auspicious beginnings
As Sunday is a holiday for many, the overwhelming surge of shoppers leads to difficulties in navigating the crowded lanes
As Diwali comes closer, Dadar market of Mumbai remains the epicentre of the cultural celebration, challenging both shoppers and vendors alike to navigate the chaos
Every year for every festival, Mumbai’s Dadar market sees an influx of shoppers as crowds swell for last-minute festive purchases
The overwhelming crowd in Mumbai's Dadar market have transformed the shopping experience into a challenge, yet the spirit of Diwali perseveres amid the chaos, promising a celebration steeped in tradition and vibrancy
The scenes were no different on Saturday night too, as Mumbaikars continued shopping even after 10 pm
On Saturday, the Dadar market came alive and sellers made good sales on clothes, lanterns and other Diwali essentials
The festive period that began with Ganesh Chaturthi has proven highly profitable for sellers. As shoppers flock to markets for Diwali preparations, vendors are experiencing a surge in sales
While the festivities will start with the Dhanteras celebrations on October 29, markets are likely to witness heavy crowding till the end of Diwali
Every year, the Dadar market comes alive during the festive season
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