In 1954, a group of merchants and artisans opened stalls selling clothes, accessories and other items near the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. In the decades since, the Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy Market, more popularly known as the Maidan Market, has become the biggest hub for sports goods in the country. With some 449 stalls, about 80 per cent of them sell sports items and goods. Take a virtual walk through the market in this photo essay and make an in-person visit the next time you find yourself in Kolkata.
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A Stroll Through Kolkata's Maidan Market
The City of Joy has the largest sports goods market in the country and is a must-visit for sport lovers of all stripes. Take a virtual walk through the market courtesy of Debjeet Kundu
OT Staff
13 February 2024
Boots on sale at the Maidan Market in Kolkata
Photo: Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Boots on sale at the Maidan Market in Kolkata
Photo: Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
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