Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration to bring Diwali-like business to Delhi markets
A view of Lajpat Nagar's central market in New Delhi
Indian national capital Delhi is gearing up for extravagant celebrations akin to Diwali, the festival of lights to mark the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. More than 100 major markets across the capital will be lit in lights to celebrate the auspicious day.
The upcoming weeks are expected to generate business worth a staggering Rs 15 thousand crore ($18.1mn) in the national capital with the occasion set to unite diverse market associations across the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
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The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has announced special programs unfolding in over 100 retail and wholesale markets. The traders, however, have collectively decided not to display any banners or flags of political parties during the festivities.
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Numerous activities are slated to unfold across different markets in Delhi. Kashmiri Gate will host an open-for-all feast, Kamla Nagar in north Delhi near Delhi University's North Campus is adorned with garlands, and Khan Market is flying saffron flags.
Laxmi Nagar market in eastDelhi is preparing for the recitation of Sunderkand, while Dariba Kalan will be illuminated with Diwali-like lighting.
City jewellers plan to offer discounts, and a Ram concert is on the schedule.
According to a report in the Times of India, laddus will be distributed at Bhagirath Palace,and the gates ofthe market will be beautifully decorated.
Naya Bazaar is gearing up with stunning lighting arrangements, while South Delhi's famous Sarojini Nagar Market plans to illuminate 21 thousand lamps.
Saffron balloons and flags will also adorn South Delhi's Lajpat Nagar market, where a Sundarkand path will be recited.
Chandni Chowk and Sadar Bazaar are set to dazzle with special decorations, accompanied by a Shobha yatra.
CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal told the Times of India that the inauguration of the Ram Temple is expected to generate business worth ₹15,000 Crore ($18.1mn) in Delhi. Markets such as Sadar Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, Maliwada, Kinari Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Gandhi Nagar, and Tank Road are witnessing a surge in goods being sent to other cities.