Jaipur News Desk: The markets of Gulabi Nagar have started getting decorated to welcome the great festival of lights. Decoration work is going on war footing in the markets including the park and the outer areas of the city. Other markets including Sanganer, Jagatpura and Mansarovar are ready. Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in the markets and the rain of money has started even before Dhanteras. In such a situation, a huge crowd of buyers is visible in the markets.
According to traders, the subscription has increased by 30 to 50 percent these days. At the same time, the sales of some shops have doubled. These days people are busy purchasing sarees, clothes, shoes and other items. Besides, a huge crowd has started appearing at jewelery shops also. At the same time, sales of candles, rangoli items and decorative items are also in full swing. Discount offers are also being received from traders.
Auspicious purchase of these items
Astrologer Pandit Chandra Mohan Dadhich said that on Guru Pushya Yoga coming on October 24, it is considered auspicious to buy other items ranging from property, jewelery and vehicles to electronic items and silver and gold coins. There is a tradition of shopping on this day just like Dhanteras. Due to which people consider it like mini Dhanteras. According to astrologers, Pushya Nakshatra is considered to be the best among all the constellations which is permanent. It has also been called immortal in the scriptures.
Lights are also being sold
In view of the arrival of Mahalakshmi, colorful lighting and decorations are being seen in the markets, making the Diwali celebration even more special. There is a huge demand for indigenous and foreign lamps and bulbs for colorful lighting. At the same time, lamps made of clay are also ready to light up in government buildings, homes, establishments and temples.
Demand for traditional printed sarees
Talking about women’s sarees, the demand for georgette, cotton and silk sarees as well as sarees with traditional prints has doubled on Diwali. Traders of Mansarovar said that women are preferring traditional pattern sarees along with Surat, Banarasi and Kanchipuram sarees.