Diwali Markets of Pune
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, and in my city Pune also it's only next to Ganesh pooja in scale. The old city Diwali markets of Pune are the liveliest in days leading up to the festivals - men, women of all age groups come in large numbers and shop till they have exhausted all the money.
Diwali is often the time when new cloths are made for the family member, and this is especially exciting time for the kids. Not just clothes, will correct strategy kids also get some new toys to play with as well.
Families also buy idols of Gods, especially in metals like brass for their home temples. Since the days before Diwali are so auspicious, many families postpone their shopping to these days for even things like utensils for the kitchen.
Not to mention the iconic Puneri kandils and firecrackers, where most money is spent. Personally I am not in favor of buying firecrackers, but I guess kids love them still :)
Here are some images as I walked on the streets, chatting with people a few days before Diwali!
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| Golden Diwali lamps |
Diwali is often the time when new cloths are made for the family member, and this is especially exciting time for the kids. Not just clothes, will correct strategy kids also get some new toys to play with as well.
Families also buy idols of Gods, especially in metals like brass for their home temples. Since the days before Diwali are so auspicious, many families postpone their shopping to these days for even things like utensils for the kitchen.
Not to mention the iconic Puneri kandils and firecrackers, where most money is spent. Personally I am not in favor of buying firecrackers, but I guess kids love them still :)
Here are some images as I walked on the streets, chatting with people a few days before Diwali!
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| A kandeel shop |
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| Lots of tiny dancer dolls |
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| More dancing dolls! |
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| A wooden toy |
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| Krishna idols... |
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| A brass shop |
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| Gauri Devi |
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| A happy shopkeeper |
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| Diwlai lamps on sale |
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| A Manipuri dancer |
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| More kandeels |
Beautiful pictures. :) Somehow, this reminds me of Mylapore during Navratri (Golu) season in Chennai.
ReplyDeleteThanks Swati! Someone else said the same thing in another comment here...need to visit Chennai again during that season :)
DeleteThe markets of India always look so colorful. My wife love markets we would have to buy a shipping container if i let her loose there
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Hahah...bring her to India and you might need more than one of those containers :)
DeleteThe colors alone make it worth the trip! This is BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI agree...it's the colors which keep me pulling back to these markets :)
DeleteThe color and vibrancy of your photos is exceptional.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much guys :)
DeleteLoved this post.. the charm of local markets is always a winner in my book..the colors, the energy, the smiles everything is lovable in these pictures...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Prasad :)
DeleteBeautiful photos!!!...when I was visiting India I was surprised with a lot of colours and very kindly people...I hope go back to India one day!!!
ReplyDeleteA hug, my friend!!! ;)
You must visit India again and maybe we can do some photography together as well :)
DeleteChennai looks the same as well during navarathiri holidays
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! I would love to visit Chennai on those days :)
DeleteWe in Jaipur also celebrate diwali in same style u will see same as Pune.
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