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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai markets see festive rush ahead of Diwali celebrations

Updated On: 07 November, 2026 12:45 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai markets in Dadar, Dagina Bazaar and Masjid Bunder witnessed increased footfall as Diwali shopping gathered pace. Customers purchased gold and silver coins, traditional Chopda account books, festive essentials and firecrackers ahead of the celebrations (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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With the Diwali festive season underway, markets across Mumbai are witnessing increased footfall as people step out to shop for traditional items, precious metals, festive essentials and firecrackers
With the Diwali festive season underway, markets across Mumbai are witnessing increased footfall as people step out to shop for traditional items, precious metals, festive essentials and firecrackers
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In Dadar West, shoppers were seen visiting local markets to purchase items for the festival, with families and customers making their festive preparations
In Dadar West, shoppers were seen visiting local markets to purchase items for the festival, with families and customers making their festive preparations
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Businessmen, traders and shopkeepers purchase traditional red-bound Chopda account books at markets around Dagina Bazaar and Mumbadevi in South Mumbai during the Diwali festive season
Businessmen, traders and shopkeepers purchase traditional red-bound Chopda account books at markets around Dagina Bazaar and Mumbadevi in South Mumbai during the Diwali festive season
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Meanwhile, Dagina Bazaar, near the iconic Mumbadevi Temple in South Mumbai, witnessed customers purchasing gold and silver coins from jewellery shops on the occasion of Dhanteras
Meanwhile, Dagina Bazaar, near the iconic Mumbadevi Temple in South Mumbai, witnessed customers purchasing gold and silver coins from jewellery shops on the occasion of Dhanteras
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Considered an auspicious day for buying precious metals, new utensils and other items, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations. The tradition of bringing home gold and silver is associated with prosperity and good fortune

Considered an auspicious day for buying precious metals, new utensils and other items, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations. The tradition of bringing home gold and silver is associated with prosperity and good fortune

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The festive shopping rush also extended to business establishments and traders in the area. Businessmen, traders and shopkeepers were seen purchasing traditional red-bound Chopda account books from markets around Dagina Bazaar and Mumbadevi

The festive shopping rush also extended to business establishments and traders in the area. Businessmen, traders and shopkeepers were seen purchasing traditional red-bound Chopda account books from markets around Dagina Bazaar and Mumbadevi

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People visited the shop to buy fireworks and lights as preparations for the festival of lights gathered momentum
People visited the shop to buy fireworks and lights as preparations for the festival of lights gathered momentum
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In another part of South Mumbai, Essabhai FireWorks at Masjid Bunder witnessed customers purchasing firecrackers ahead of Diwali

In another part of South Mumbai, Essabhai FireWorks at Masjid Bunder witnessed customers purchasing firecrackers ahead of Diwali

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The tradition of buying sweets during the Diwali season, particularly for Lakshmi Puja, symbolises a fresh beginning, prosperity and good fortune for businesses in the Hindu New Year
The tradition of buying sweets during the Diwali season, particularly for Lakshmi Puja, symbolises a fresh beginning, prosperity and good fortune for businesses in the Hindu New Year
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From gold and silver coins to traditional account books and firecrackers, Mumbai's markets reflected the festive spirit as residents prepared to celebrate Diwali with age-old customs and traditions

From gold and silver coins to traditional account books and firecrackers, Mumbai's markets reflected the festive spirit as residents prepared to celebrate Diwali with age-old customs and traditions

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The market witnessed people stepping out to shop for the celebrations, with families making preparations to welcome the festival of lights
The market witnessed people stepping out to shop for the celebrations, with families making preparations to welcome the festival of lights

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