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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / In photos: Dadar flower market buzzes with activity on the eve of Lakshmi Pooja

In photos: Dadar flower market buzzes with activity on the eve of Lakshmi Pooja

Updated On: 31 October, 2024 06:23 PM IST | Divya Nair

A large crowd of shoppers was seen at Dadar Market on Thursday, October 31, as Mumbaikars rushed to buy flowers in preparation for Lakshmi Pooja, part of the Diwali 2024 festivities (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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A large crowd of shoppers was seen at Dadar Market on Thursday, October 31, as Mumbaikars rushed to buy flowers in preparation for Lakshmi Pooja, part of the Diwali 2024 festivities (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)

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A large crowd of shoppers was seen at Dadar Market on Thursday, October 31, as Mumbaikars rushed to buy flowers in preparation for Lakshmi Pooja, part of the Diwali 2024 festivities (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
<p>The lotus, which is offered to Goddess Lakshmi, was in great demand at the market</p>

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The lotus, which is offered to Goddess Lakshmi, was in great demand at the market

<p>Marigold garlands were a hot favourite among shoppers, with sellers continually unloading stock as the crowds grew throughout the evening</p>

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Marigold garlands were a hot favourite among shoppers, with sellers continually unloading stock as the crowds grew throughout the evening

<p>While Dadar Market sees large crowds year-round, footfall significantly increases during festivals</p>

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While Dadar Market sees large crowds year-round, footfall significantly increases during festivals

<p>Mumbaikars flock to Dadar Market to buy fresh flower stock in bulk at great prices</p>

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Mumbaikars flock to Dadar Market to buy fresh flower stock in bulk at great prices

<p>Apart from fresh flowers, customers can also get decorative, artificial flowers at the market for great prices</p>

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Apart from fresh flowers, customers can also get decorative, artificial flowers at the market for great prices

<p>The market opens as early as 5 am in the morning when fresh stocks of flowers are unloaded from trucks&nbsp;</p>

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The market opens as early as 5 am in the morning when fresh stocks of flowers are unloaded from trucks 

<p>A police personnel clears hawkers from the street at Justice MG Ranade Road outside Dadar Station &nbsp;</p>

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A police personnel clears hawkers from the street at Justice MG Ranade Road outside Dadar Station  

<p>Though most homes have been lit up for Diwali 2024, some last-minute buyers purchase lanterns at Dadar</p>

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Though most homes have been lit up for Diwali 2024, some last-minute buyers purchase lanterns at Dadar

<p>Cloth stalls also see good sales during Diwali&nbsp;</p>

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Cloth stalls also see good sales during Diwali 

<p>The festive crowding at Dadar is likely to continue till Sunday</p>

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The festive crowding at Dadar is likely to continue till Sunday

<p>Vehicles attempt to manoeuvre through the crowd</p>

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Vehicles attempt to manoeuvre through the crowd

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