Kolkata shoppers flood markets ahead of Durga Puja weekend rush

This weekend, Kolkata’s markets and malls were teeming with shoppers, all eager to grab their Durga Puja essentials. From New Market to Gariahat, the city’s most popular shopping spots saw massive crowds as people scrambled to make their last-minute purchases.

“I was just not getting any time to shop this year,” shared Samriddhi Ghosh, who finally made it to New Market.“I realised the whole of Kolkata might have been out shopping today!” The festive excitement was equally palpable in Gariahat. “The Pujo craze is back,” said Asmita Saha, as she navigated the bustling market.

For local shopkeepers, it’s a sign that Puja season is truly underway. “It finally feels like Puja is comin- our sales are getting back to what they were during past Puja seasons,” said a relieved shopkeeper near Gariahat.

As the festive spirit grips the city, the weekend rush has brought back the familiar buzz of Durga Puja preparations, with shoppers filling the streets and markets of Kolkata once again.