Nashik: Citizens flocked shops and estbalishments in Nashik city to make last-minute purchases for Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali festival.Employees who were given bonuses a couple of days before the holiday and the working class who have no leaves poured into the markets on Friday evening to not miss the opportunity of buying goods for themselves, said Sanjay Shah, one of the shopkeepers from Main Road. The city police has already banned vehicular movement in areas including Main Road, Dahi pool, Kapad Bazaar, Saraaf Bazaar, MG Road in Nashik city and the shopping areas of Nashik Road near Muktidham, masjid and church despite blocked roads.There is hardly any space to walk into the areas where the goodies are pouring out of the shops. People selling goods on hand carts are also occupying the space on the same bylanes. With glittering lights, decorative lamps, cacophony of shouting vendors, people bargaining, and vehicles honking, it is an experience, said Vasudha Sonawane, a youth enjoying the movements in the market. The situation was equally bad at the major junctions including New CBS, the Mumbai Naka, Untawadi Circle, the CIDCO and adjoining areas.There is a heavy rush of people going from Nashik to Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar for Diwali. Bus stands are also full. The private buses and vehicles are parked outside the bus stand waiting for the passengers, creating all kinds of traffic jams. The streets of CIDCO were buzzing with people in the market place.We get the best of the things and at fairly good rates. Then, why should we go all the way to the city to buy things? Besides, travelling to the city is a major problem and we can walk with the family to buy what we want, said Shailesh Thakur, one of the residents of Pawan Nagar. We also published the following articles recentlyGold, electronics & real estate add glitter to Diwali business in Nashik marketsTraders in Nashik, India, are optimistic about robust sales during the festive season, with footfall already increasing and orders pouring in. Sales of electronic goods such as refrigerators, washing machines, LED TVs, laptops, and mobile phones have seen a significant rise. The Nashik Cloth Merchants Association is expecting a 20% growth in business compared to last year, while the gold and jewellery market is also reporting strong sales. The real estate sector is also looking up, with 750 flats valued at Rs 300 crore sold in the last 20 days.Diwali Bazaars show change in shopping trendsDiwali Bazaars are thriving as the festival begins, with people purchasing electronics, household goods, and festive items. However, buying patterns have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, with families opting for separate ACs and TVs instead of shared appliances. Mithai manufacturers have seen satisfactory sales volumes, although they havent reached pre-COVID levels. To adapt to the low demand for traditional ghee-laden mithai, manufacturers are innovating recipes. The Sindhi community in Mumbai is struggling to find the hatri used for Lakshmi Puja, prompting one individual to create an instructional video on making it at home.IndiGoReach organises heritage walk in NashikIndiGoReach and InterGlobe Foundation organized a Heritage Walk in Nashik, Maharashtra as part of the My City My Heritage campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the significance of heritage and culture in India. The walk, led by a conservation architect, included visits to various iconic landmarks in Nashik. The event received enthusiastic participation from the local community and government officials. IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, expressed pride in contributing to the preservation of Nashiks heritage and promoting tourism. InterGlobe Foundation Chairperson, Rohini Bhatia, emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and fostering partnerships for conservation.

Stay updated with all the Latest Nashik headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.