Greater Noida West: With the beginning of the festive season, an influx of people waiting for the celebration, was fun and was seen in the markets the whole week. From sweet shops to utensils sellers, people were seen shopping extensively. People waiting for the auspicious time and day made huge purchases on this holy festival of Lord Dhanvantari. There was a lot of excitement from small to big markets. Even the society markets were full of people and the finest stock ever.
Home Furnishings
In the quest for home decoratives, a large crowd of people reached the shops for new designs of curtains, bedsheets and carpets, which brought happiness to the faces of the traders.
At the same time, electrical goods like lamps, bulbs, and electric lamps were also purchased extensively.
New types of lights were the main attraction during this period.
Lotus blooming in water, electric string with artificial fireworks and floating lamps attracted the people a lot.
Sweet cravings fulfilled to a great extent
Like every time, there was a huge crowd of people at the sweet shops too. But this time the sale of Mawa sweet was declined. People were cautious about getting fake mawa during the festive season. During this period, people laid more emphasis on sweets made from dry fruits. People also bought gift packs of cashew nuts, almonds and raisins. The shops selling various new sweets to welcome the guests attracted a lot of people.
Ever favourite dry fruits and chocolates steal the show
According to dry fruit traders, this year’s sales are much higher than last year. Keeping in mind the needs of the people, gift packs of dry fruits have also been prepared in a new way. New packets of chocolates and chips also lured the children.
Street vendors also sell appealing decorative
Items to decorate houses were also available on the roadside. Among these, the colours and moulds for making bandanawar, pendants and rangoli are quite attractive. Talking about Bandanwar, it is available in the market ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 1500. Along with different colours, moulds are also being sold for making Rangoli. Using which beautiful rangoli can be easily prepared in a few minutes.
Traditional Utensils are a must!
There was a lot of enthusiasm among the people regarding the tradition of buying utensils on Dhanteras and on Deepawali.
During this period, people reached the shops not only to buy necessary utensils but also to buy something unique and the traders did not disappoint them.
From insulated mugs to steel designer plates and dinner sets, there was a massive purchase.
There was a lot of enthusiasm among the people to buy traditional utensils.
During this time people also purchased brass lamps, bells and temples.