SaralnamaDarbhanga markets saw huge crowds on Dhanteras,. Shoppers thronged major areas like Darbhanga Tower, Mirzapur, and Bakarganj from morning. People bought gold, silver, utensils, and brooms. Chamber of Commerce head Pawan Sureka reported ₹150 crore in sales, a 20-30% increase. Electronics and vehicle showrooms saw record sales. Steel utensils were popular. Ganesh-Lakshmi clay idols from Kolkata, priced ₹100-1800, were in demand. Police and central forces ensured security. Traders were happy as customers enjoyed both traditional and modern shopping. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 23:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Darbhanga markets saw huge crowds on Dhanteras, 13 Nov 2023
- Shoppers thronged major areas like Darbhanga Tower, Mirzapur, and Bakarganj from morning
- People bought gold, silver, utensils, and brooms