Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Kolkata Markets and Malls See Puja Shopping Rush
Kolkata’s Puja shopping season has started early and many markets are very crowded.
It rained in the morning, but the sky became clearer later.
People then went to places such as New Market, Hatibagan and Gariahat.
They looked for clothes, shoes, saris and decorations.
Shopkeepers said many customers were buying silk and traditional saris.
Some stores needed extra workers because they were so busy.
South City Mall was also crowded, with lines at cash counters and busy trial rooms.
Families said shopping is a special way to spend time together before Puja.
Crowds filled New Market, Hatibagan and Gariahat after rain cleared on Sunday afternoon.
Traders reported strong demand for silk and traditional saris, with some hiring extra staff.
New Market shoppers browsed clothes, shoes and home decor items for Puja.
South City Mall also saw queues at cash counters and occupied trial rooms.
Families described Puja shopping as both a buying trip and a festive social experience.
- Who
- Kolkata shoppers, families and traders took part in the shopping rush.
- What
- Markets and malls became crowded as Puja shopping gathered momentum.
- When
- On Sunday, about 25 days before Sashthi; crowds increased from the late afternoon after the rain cleared.
- Where
- New Market, Hatibagan, Gariahat and South City Mall in Kolkata.
- Why
- People were buying clothes, shoes, saris, home decor and other items while enjoying time with family during the Puja season.
- Main markets
- New Market, Hatibagan and Gariahat
- Shopping timing
- The rush occurred on Sunday, 25 days before Sashthi
- Weather
- Rain fell earlier in the day before the sky cleared in the late afternoon
- Popular products
- Silk and traditional saris, clothes, shoes and home decor
- Sari sales
- One Hatibagan shop reported selling around 80 saris since morning
- Mall activity
- South City Mall had queues at cash counters and occupied trial rooms
- Food crowd
- At least 15 people waited at a roll shop in Gariahat around 6pm