By: Somdatta Saha
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India is a shopper's dream, but some markets offer more than just great finds. They are an explosion of colours, scents, and culture. Here are a few you cannot miss.
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This 17th-century market is a sensory overload of dried fruits, exotic spices, and family-run shops that have been around for generations.
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Ima Keithel, or 'Mother's Market', is entirely run by women, selling everything under the sun and proving why it is the heartbeat of local trade.
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Boho vibes, flea market treasures, live music, and food-this Saturday night hotspot is Goa's ultimate shopping and entertainment mix.
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Famous for Kundan, Meenakari, and Polki jewellery, this market is where intricate craftsmanship meets pure grandeur.
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Standing tall since 1874, New Market is a Kolkata icon, offering everything from artisanal cheese, imported chocolates to Bengali sarees.
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Right next to the historic Charminar, Laad Bazaar is a shimmering spectacle of lacquered bangles, pearls, and zari work.
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It is one unique market in India that remains as a jewellery marketplace at daytime and converts itself into a street food court at night.
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Established during the rule of Chamaraja Wodeyar the 9th in the 1800s, this place offers everything you want - from flowers to kumkum to saris.
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It has a unique range of shops, selling antiques, curios, antique pieces of crockery, carved wooden furniture, bronze and brass sculptures,and more.
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This market in Mapusa, Goa welcomes locals and tourists alike, offering a range of unique goods, from chorizos to local goods and more.
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