Diwali 2025: Top 8 Colourful Bazaars Of India

Jaipur – Johari Bazaar / MI Road / Bapu BazaarJaipur’s Johari Bazaar glows at Diwali with jewellery, gemstones, vibrant textiles, lanterns and traditional Rajasthani crafts; MI Road and Bapu Bazaar brim with festive shoppers and decorative lights each evening.Diwali Bazaar at Sunder Nursery, DelhiA sustainable Diwali fair with live music, workshops, heritage walks, eco-decor, artisan stalls and green gifts—minimal mass production, maximum charm in a landscaped garden setting.Chennai – T. NagarChennai’s T. Nagar transforms for Diwali into a bustling shopping district offering silk sarees, gold jewellery, diyas, savoury and sweets, and crowded lanes where families buy festive décor and seasonal gifts.Hyderabad – Laad Bazaar (Charminar)Hyderabad’s Laad Bazaar (Charminar) specialises in colourful bangles, traditional wedding jewellery, perfumes, and ornate lamps; crowded alleys come alive with lights, street food stalls and festive bustle during Diwali nighttime.Ahmedabad – Manek Chowk & Surrounding BazaarsAhmedabad’s Manek Chowk and surrounding bazaars fill with bandhani sarees, mirrorwork textiles, brass diyas and sweets; evenings feature lively bargaining, oil lamp displays and community celebrations throughout the festive season.Noida Haat Diwali UtsavA public fair featuring handicrafts, handlooms, home décor, cultural nights and food stalls—accessible to Gautam Buddh Nagar residents and a colourful festive destination.Mumbai – Crawford MarketMumbai’s Crawford Market offers strings of decorative lights, imported lanterns, handcrafted candles, fresh flowers for puja, and a sensory rush of festive shopping amid historic colonial stalls every Diwali season.Kolkata – New Market & GariahatKolkata’s New Market and Gariahat brim with clay lamps, Bengal sweets, traditional sarees, temple offerings and artisan stalls; streets glow with lamps and community pandal visits during Diwali each year.Varanasi – Vishwanath Gali & Kashi LanesVaranasi’s Vishwanath Gali and the lanes around Kashi Vishwanath teem with brass diyas, Banarasi silk sarees, puja paraphernalia and devotional music, creating an unforgettable Diwali pilgrimage atmosphere for devotees worldwide.Lucknow – Hazratganj & AminabadLucknow’s Hazratganj and Aminabad markets light up with chikankari textiles, decorative lamps, mithai stalls and traditional footwear; festive processions and illuminated facades attract family shoppers nightly throughout the Diwali week.Diwali Long Weekend 2025: 5 Trips From Bangalore Within 200 KmRead More