Mirzapur, 8 Nov (HS): The festival of lights will start with Dhan Trayodashi (Dhanteras). In such a situation, the utensils and bullion market is fully prepared for the customers to welcome Diwali. Shopkeepers have made full preparations to capitalize on this opportunity. Be it jewellery, utensils shops, electronic market or vehicle market, the arrival of Dhanteras is clearly visible everywhere.
Gold and silver shops in the city’s bullion market Ganeshganj, Basnahi market, Trimohani, Wasliganj etc. have been decorated in a very attractive manner. Dhanteras day is considered auspicious for shopping. In such a situation, shopkeepers are hoping that business will be good this time. On the other hand, housewives are taking interest in buying home decor items. Talking about electronics, this time there is more demand for QLED and Smart TVs instead of LED in TVs. Washing machines and home appliances are especially appealing to housewives. The bike market is also very vibrant. People like the new model bike more. People have started coming to the bullion shops also. Many customers have also placed orders. Traffic arrangements have also been made to control the crowd gathering in the market for shopping.
Showrooms and shops started twinkling with electric lights. All small and big businessmen are busy finalizing the decoration of their shops for Dhanteras. Showrooms and shops have started twinkling with electric lights and the market is also slowly buzzing. There is a lot of enthusiasm among bullion and utensils traders especially about Dhanteras. Purchasing of gold jewelery and silver coins has special importance. Gold trader Pappu said that the highest sale on Dhanteras is of silver coins, especially Victoria. Silver idols of Lakshmi-Ganesha are also available. To attract customers during the festival, many businessmen have offered discounts on the making charges of gold jewellery. Apart from this, various types of silver coins and old Victoria coins are also available in the market. Utensil business also gets a boost on Dhanteras. Most of the household utensils like glass, bowl, spoon, thali, jug, pot etc. are used on Dhanteras. Apart from this, every item like utensil stand, pot, cooker, dinner set etc. is bought, but a lot of lamp plate, copper pot, brass lamp etc. are also purchased for worship. Shopkeepers are excited with the hope of reviving the utensils market on Dhanteras and Diwali.
