In the age of consumerism and mass
buying, megamalls which have been popular in the West have been
springing up all over India. However the charm of classic Bazaars
have not been lost in this country and these markets are still a
go-to in Indian culture. Famed for vibrant coloured spices and
flowers, sparkling gem encrusted jewellery and traditional clothing,
Bazaars help keep charming Indian traditions alive. For more
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Chandni Chowk
Originally a
canal ran through the market which is where the name Chandni derived;
from the meaning ‘Moonlight’ due to the reflection of the moon on
the canal. It is one of India’s biggest and best wholesale markets,
designed by a Princess just under 400 years ago and was a go-to for
silver merchants. The market is the oldest and most popular market in
Delhi and specialises in clothing, jewellery and electrical goods.
Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyobita
Phule)
Situated in central Mumbai, Crawford
Market sells more fruit and vegetable produce, furniture and even
pets- more of a household market. It was named after Arthur Crawford
who was the 1st British Commissioner of the city and also
designed by a British architect. People visit to marvel at the
buildings architecture then venture inside to browse the stalls of
spices, fruit, veg and songbirds.
Mangaldas Market
Mangaldas Market is the best market for
women’s clothing and textiles. Also located in Mumbai, it is over
100 years old and is the perfect bazaar to pick up vibrant cloth at
the cheapest prices. The most authentic clothes are sold here, like
salwar kameez (traditional India dress) and duppatas (scarves worn
over salwar).
Ajuna Flea Market
A beautiful bazaar right by the beach
in the town of the same name in Goa, Ajuna opens only on Wednesdays
between October-march and sells incredible bargains on clothing and
jewellery. Full of hippies and happy-go-lucky tourists who stumble
off the beach to explore the treasures, this is not an event to be
missed.
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