Diwali Dilli-waali
There’s something hanging in Delhi’s air. And no, it is not just the smog and pollutant particles but also the tantalising essence of festivities around the corner! As the city starts to gear up for Dhanteras (this Friday) and Diwali (Sunday), the lastmin
Keeping in mind the last minute rush, it is better to opt for public transport instead of your four-wheelers
LAJPAT NAGAR
D on’t be surprised if you witness more than half of the crowd in your Violet Line metro coach get off at this station as this market is famous amongst Delhiite (specially, women) for Diwali shopping. The reason for its popularity? The sheer variety of items that can be found at this market. If your shopping list includes fashionable clothes, bags, accessories and footwear, then Lajpat Nagar market is where you should be heading off to right away. One can also find decoration items like diyas, lights, colours for rangoli and so on from local artisans here.
THE BLIND SCHOOL DIWALI MELA
O ne of the most awaited fairs in the capital the, Blind School Diwali Mela, is run by the Blind Relief Association. This year it is all set to take place from the 18 to 24 October. A galore of clay diyas, decor items, apparel, accessories, and a lot more made by the talented visually challenged students; this fair is a thoughtful and unique one. With every stall offering something different like handmade craft items, stationary materials, photo- frames, coasters, feng-shui items and so on, one can never run out of gifting ideas when they are at this place. The fair takes place at the Blind School grounds near Oberoi Hotel on Lodhi road.
FROM MAKESHIFT FAIRS TO HAPPENING CITY MARKETS, WE TELL YOU WHICH PLACES TO HIT UP FOR THE BEST BARGAINS AND THE MOST UNIQUE ITEMS THIS DIWALI AND DHANTERAS IMANA BHATTACHARYA THE ASIAN AGE
DILLI HAAT
D illi Haat is a quintessential shopping destination for almost anyone who stays or even visits Delhi. But, the shiny, bright look that the market dons on right before Diwali descends is something else altogether. Visiting the market during these few weeks becomes a way of celebrating in itself. Other than offering a large variety of Indo-western and ethnic wear for men and women, this place is also a heaven for street food junkies with its numerous food stalls. A lot of handcrafted house decoration items can also be found here.
CHANDNI CHOWK
D iwali is the time when a true Delhiite splurges like there’s no tomorrow. So, be it buying electronic items as Diwali gifts or metals like kitchenware for Dhanteras, the Chandni Chowk market is the place one can find all that they are looking for, at wholesale prices. In these narrow lanes of old Delhi, one can also find designer lanterns, fairy bulbs, LED lights, floral decorations, dry fruit gifting boxes and what not. Shoppers here often take a quick tour to the nearest lanes for the authentic paranthes and other Delhi street food delights.