Small yet sustainable, little shops and establishments that mushroom around temples in India are one of the most lively markets you can ever find. They are a melange of energy, color and life. Bustling with hectic activity and teeming with people, they showcase the many flavors of our diversity, culture and traditions.
Here are some random captures:
From flowers to footwear, jewelry to jackets you can shop for just about anything here. The items of worship are the essentials you will always find.
Flowers are of course the soul of these markets.
Native handicrafts and some traditional wares are hot favorites too.
Trinkets, junk jewelry and knick-knacks
Something to lure the kids with after having lugged them along the seemingly never-ending, circuitous queues to the insides of the temple
Refreshments and food can never be far behind
All in all, something for everyone!!!
To read more about local and flower markets, read my posts here and here.
The explosion of colour & the aroma of fresh flowers is a treat to the soul! Thank you for this photo essay Rashmi! You’ve captured the essence perfectly:)
This brought back some fond memories from Sringeri. There’s an uppinkai & sandige angadi outside the temple complex, hidden amid other shops and it’s owner makes the best Midi Mavinkayi Pickle! We brought back plenty with us:)
Oh houda; I hope to check it out sometime. But yes, a lot of the stuff you get in these markets is tough to find anywhere else.
Thanks Divya, glad you liked the post:)
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Your very colorful display of merchandise gave me a very good impression of what it is like to visit an Indian market place. I was a bit surprised to read that you can get your name engraved on a grain of rice. Wow!
Thanks Peter! I hope you get to visit India soon:)
You are right. Markets outside temples are vibrant.
Very well captured pics.
Thanks Sapna!
I remember the colours, smells and noise of the Indian markets. Wonderful.
Thank you so much!
Looks very vibrant and colourful – I love it!
Yes Joy it is indeed a very lively scene:) Most of India is like this; colorful and full of energy!
Very interesting post..
Thank you!
The magic of these chillarai angadi brought alive through this bewitching gallery!
Thanks Sunita!
This is a very common view around any famous temple.
Very nicely captured,loved all these.
Thanks Jyotirmoy!
The overall ambient of temple streets are vibrant. You have beautifully captured the spirit.
Thank you!
colorful world 🙂
Thanks Daniel!
I am a big fan of markets at any place and the ones outside temples have a distinct flavour. They are great spots for people watching too! 🙂 You and me share a love for markets 🙂
Absolutely Divyakshi! I love markets as well and great to know we share something in common:) So happy you liked the post!
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