Diwali 2019: Top 7 Shopping Markets In Mumbai

Shopping Markets in Mumbai: The festival of lights Diwali or Deepawali is almost here and people across India celebrate this festival with lots of enthusiasm. The festival comes along with a baggage of all the fun things that we’ve been waiting to do the entire year. The word “Deepawali” refers to rows of diyas, or clay lamps.

Diwali is the most important festival of the year and all of us wish to go out with a bang. These local markets are open all year round, but when it comes to Diwali, they have some exceptional traditional items and the best part about these markets is that all of them have quirky varieties of stuff to offer. New clothes, lights, accessories to your home, gifts for your loved ones are some of the things that everyone loves to purchase around the time of Diwali.

Diwali 2019: Top 7 & Best Shopping Markets in Mumbai

1. Crawford Market

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandi, which was popularly known as Crawford Market and is located in South Mumbai, towards the north of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Crawford market is a popular shopping destination in Mumbai and is a favorite among the locals.

What to Buy: Fruit, vegetables, spices, food, flowers, birds, pets, women’s clothes.

Address: Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Dhobi Talao, Fort area, South Mumbai, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station.

2. Irla Market

Irla market is ruled by the Alfa stores. Irla Market is appropriate for Diwali shopping and there are various street vendors selling almost everything. You will find everything at Irla Market.

What to buy: Lifestyle and home décor goods.

Address: Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra

3. Hill Road

Hill Road is located in Bandra. This is the perfect market that will make your Diwali shopping easy and is the most popular street shopping place, among people ready to renovate their wardrobe.

What to buy: Dresses, decorations, bags, shoes, artifacts, etc.

Address: Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra

4. Colaba Causeway

Colaba Causeway market is a shopping experience like no other in Mumbai. The entire stretch begins from the Taj Palace Hotel, The Gateway of India and Leopold’s Café with shops selling beautiful vintage goods.

What to buy: Diwali décor pieces, lanterns, local jewelry, and clothes.

Address: Colaba (Shahid Bhagat Singh Road), Mumbai, Maharashtra

5. Lohar Chawal

Lohar Chawl is one of the least-hyped but it is the popular markets in South Mumbai for electrical goods and lighting. Lohar Chawl being a wholesale market, the products are sold at fair prices.

What to buy: Fairy lights, dance lights, fancy decorative lights, colorful LED strips, mason jar.

Address: Lohar Chawl near Crawford Market

6. Bhuleshwar Market

Bhuleshwar Market was earlier known as Bholeshwar Market. It was the place where the wealthy Ambanis used to live back in the 1960s. There are many local stores available for a good Diwali gift.

What to buy: Lighting, lanterns, stencils, rangoli powder, sticker rangoli, diyas, etc.

Address: Bhuleshwar Road, Marine Lines East, Panjarpole, Bhuleshwar, Mumbai

7. Hindmata Market

Hindmata is a cloth market that sells all sorts of traditional wear. Even factory outlets of branded goods such as Nike, Puma, Reebok, etc are located here. Ideal for Diwali shopping, the market consists of different types of sarees, suits or lehengas.

What to buy: Clothes

Address: Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marg, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400014

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