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Mumbaikars flock to markets in Dadar and Kalbadevi for Dhanteras shopping

Updated on: 19 October,2025 07:52 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Most businesses have moved to digital bookkeeping, but buying a physical ledger remains a must for the ritual; Mumbaikars head to Dadar market in droves to make their Dhanteras purchases, as well as buy last-minute Diwali decor such as kandeels. 

Mumbaikars flock to markets in Dadar and Kalbadevi for Dhanteras shopping

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The city’s markets are bursting with energy and festive spirit on the occasion of Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of a week of Diwali festivities. Mumbaikars head to Dadar market in droves to make their Dhanteras purchases, as well as buy last-minute Diwali decor such as kandeels. 

Pics/Ashish Raje


In Kalbadevi, businessmen flock to shops to buy “chopda” (book of accounts) for the Chopda puja, which marks an auspicious start to a new year in the business community. Most businesses have moved to digital bookkeeping, but buying a physical ledger remains a must for the ritual.



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