PEOPLE SET OUT TO FINISH DUSSEHARA SHOPPING
The familiar fragrance of burning camphor, incense sticks, ghee besides flowers permeated the air as Ara set out to finish their Dussehara shopping. The welcome arches and beautiful illuminations, some still in the process of being set up, besides the decorated shops raining discount offers were enough to pull out town residents outside their homes to finish their last minute shopping.
PEOPLE SET OUT TO FINISH DUSSEHARA SHOPPING
20-OCT-ENG 6
RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL
ARA------------------------The familiar fragrance of burning camphor, incense sticks, ghee besides flowers permeated the air as Ara set out to finish their Dussehara shopping. The welcome arches and beautiful illuminations, some still in the process of being set up, besides the decorated shops raining discount offers were enough to pull out town residents outside their homes to finish their last minute shopping.
The Jain family was finishing their Dussehara shopping at Gopali Chowk when this correspondent caught up with them. “Since my children’s holiday started, we thought of utilizing the weekend to finish the shopping and also show them around,”, Karmantola businessman, Srikant Jain said adding his wife Rakhi Jain was finishing some home décor items shopping.
At the Bichali road crossing, designer lightings depicting flying birds, Lord Ganesh, rainy landscape, conch shell and motley of illustrations made the passersby halt or slow down their vehicles for a few minutes to admire the decorative artwork. “The lighting is indeed very beautiful and much better than last year. I will bring my kids to see if doesn’t rain on Dussehara,” an onlooker told his friend at Jail road.
Shopkeepers are not behind in cashing in on the festive season as they extended various offers and discounts on Dussehara. From mobile phones, televisions, laptops and similar gadgets to apparels, accessories, footwear and jewelry, one can see the sale posters on the display windows. “The new Puja collection is on the shelves at most of the stores and I thought I’ll buy sari as my friend’s wedding is scheduled in November,” collegian Priya Singh said this correspondent adding “Hues of blues and yellow seem to be the most popular this season.”
The festive fervor has gripped the entire city and while the mornings are mostly devoted to Ma Durga’s worship at homes and temples. Ara residents said they want to make the most of the Navaratra celebrations. In fact, with sponsors contributing sizeable amounts for the celebrations, the decorations and outside the pandals are a visual treat.
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