With the festival of lights, Diwali, right around the corner, nothing seems to be gripping the minds of Bengalureans except for Diwali shopping. From purchasing vibrant akash kandil to stocking up on handpainted diyas to keeping those soan papdi boxes ready for gifting, here are the 6 best Diwali markets in Bengaluru you must visit for that festive shopping spree.
6 Best Diwali Markets In Bengaluru
1. Gandhi Bazaar
Walk into Gandhi Bazaar, south Bengaluru’s heritage market and the whiff of fresh flowers and hot street food will instantly encapsulate your senses. Come Diwali shopping, and Gandhi Bazaar is the perfect place to be. Think Mysore Silk sarees, milk sweets, puja items, earthen diyas and fairy lights, it’s a haven for all your festive essentials. Don’t forget to visit Ice Thunder to fuel up on gobi manchurian and later take Bappa’s blessings at the ancient Dodda Ganapathi Temple.
Where: Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
2. Banashankari BDA Complex
Diwali shopping can be a hectic affair where you’ll need to hop across lanes, bargain with street vendors and lug your shopping bags along the way. Not at Banashankari BDA Complex where all your festive shopping is brought under one roof. There’s Poonam Sweet Centre for mithai and snacks like samosas and kachoris; Varalakshmi store for pocket-friendly puja items and rangoli stencils, and a plethora of independent tailors to stitch your blouses and add latkans to your sarees.
Where: BDA Commercial Complex, 1st Floor, 24th Cross Road, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560070
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3. Chickpet Market
One of the oldest markets in Bengaluru is a one-stop-shop location for all essential Diwali items. This market is well known for housing a plethora of saree emporiums selling Kanjeevaram, Hussars, crepes, chiffons and Mysore silks. From aesthetic jewellery to trinkets to lights and chandeliers, you can spend a whole day unleashing your inner shopaholic.
Where: XH9G+JP7, Old Taluk Cutchery Rd, Ragipet, Anchepet, Chickpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560053
4. Jayanagar 4th Block
For South Bengalureans, Jayanagar 4th Block, particularly the Jayanagar 4th Block complex is the best place for festive shopping. Street vendors selling marigold, jasmine and rose flowers and garlands line the street. Shops displaying the most beautiful akash kandil and the latest stock of diyas will take your breath away. You can also treat yourself to gorgeous ethnic attire and the latest-in-fashion jewellery here.
Where: Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560041
5. Malleswaram Market
Another well-known Diwali market in Bengaluru is the Malleswaram Market. A stone’s throw away from the Mantri Mall in Malleswaram and the Mantri metro station, this market is easily accessible. Rife with the Tamilian community, you can find a beautiful collection of jewellery and sarees from Tamil Nadu at Malleswaram market. Then of course, you can purchase stylish kurtas, fairy lights, cotton silks and puja essentials here.
Where: 8th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
6. Commercial Street
For a fun shopping experience with your loved ones that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, Commercial Street is the place to be. Mysore Saree Udyog and Salonee Silks are some of the shops that will take care of your Diwali apparel needs. You can find Tussar, Ikat, Patola, Bandhini and even Banarasi silks here. There are also stylish western wear, decors, jewellery and homeware items that you can stock up on ahead of Diwali.
Where: Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Bengalureans, now that we’ve given you our list of the best Diwali markets in Bengaluru, where are you headed?
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First Published: October 15, 2024 5:46 PM