Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Rain Fails to Dampen Puja Shopping Rush Across Markets, Malls
People went shopping for Puja even though it rained.
Families and friends visited markets and malls together.
They looked for new clothes, shoes and accessories.
Some shoppers started early so their favorite items would not sell out.
At New Market, people kept shopping after umbrellas came out.
Many shoppers also stopped for fast food.
Stores said sales had improved since the previous weekend.
The busiest shopping time was usually in the evening.
Puja shoppers crowded Hatibagan, New Market, Gariahat and South City Mall on Sunday despite rain.
Families and friends searched for festive clothes, footwear, accessories and new collections.
Shoppers said they began early to avoid missing popular collections and last-minute crowds.
Rain arrived at New Market in the evening, but shoppers continued browsing under umbrellas.
Retailers reported stronger sales from the previous weekend, with the busiest period beginning in the evening.
- Who
- Families, friends and other Puja shoppers, along with retailers and store employees.
- What
- Shoppers crowded markets and malls to buy festive clothing, footwear, accessories and other items.
- When
- On Sunday, with crowds continuing into the evening; retailers said sales had picked up from the previous weekend.
- Where
- Hatibagan, New Market, Gariahat and South City Mall.
- Why
- Shoppers wanted new festive collections and to enjoy the Puja atmosphere, while retailers benefited from increased demand.
- Shopping areas
- Hatibagan, New Market, Gariahat and South City Mall
- Main products
- Festive apparel, footwear and accessories
- Weather
- Rain affected shopping areas, but crowds continued browsing
- Crowd pattern
- The evening brought the strongest rush, according to a Gariahat store employee
- Sales trend
- Retailers said sales had improved from the previous weekend
- Additional activity
- Fast-food counters were packed as shoppers took breaks between purchases