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Indian Woman Compares Times Square to Delhi Markets
An Indian woman visited Times Square in New York and was surprised to find that it reminded her of the street markets in Delhi.
She saw people selling clothes, toys, and food on the streets, just like in markets such as Palika Bazar and Chandni Chowk.
The crowd, noise, and street shopping felt very familiar to her.
She even mentioned that you can find rickshaws in Times Square, similar to those in Delhi.
She shared her experience on Instagram, saying that the street sales energy is going global.
People reacted to her post with various comments, some finding the comparison amusing and others pointing out similarities between the two places.
An Indian woman visiting Times Square noticed similarities to Delhi's street markets.
She observed roadside sellers with clothes, toys, and food stalls, reminiscent of Palika Bazar and Chandni Chowk.
The crowd, noise, and street shopping felt familiar, despite being in an American city.
She shared her experience on Instagram, highlighting the global nature of street vending.
Reactions to her post varied, with some users finding the comparison amusing and others noting similarities between the two places.
- Who
- An Indian woman visiting Times Square
- What
- Compared Times Square to Delhi's street markets
- Where
- Times Square, New York
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Why
- Noticed similarities in street vending and market atmosphere
Key facts
- Location
- Times Square, New York
- Similar Markets in Delhi
- Palika Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Sadar Market
- Items Sold
- Clothes, toys, food, caps, sunglasses, lights, balloons, fireworks, winter items, summer items
- Platform
- Date
- January 12, 2026
Quotes
Indian woman visiting Times Square
An Indian woman visiting New York's Times Square
“Not only in India, but even in New York, right in Times Square, you see people selling clothes on black plastic on the roadside. Some items are laid on tables and some sellers even sit on the ground to sell their goods. It feels like a sale everywhere, just like the sales in Chandni Chowk, Palika Market or Sadar Market. Every market is busy and full, as people are trying to sell everything. Just like in India, no one wants to miss a chance to earn. In Times Square, they sell everything from A to Z, caps, sunglasses, lights, balloons, fireworks, winter items, summer items, everything.”
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“After shopping and bargaining, you can even stop at a small fruit stall run by an aunty and eat something. There are roadside food stalls too, but most of the food is non vegetarian. You can also find rickshaws, same like Delhi and it comes with Santa”
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