On Sunday morning, Mike and Barbara invited Deb and I to join them for a trip to the Dadar flower market. I'd seen photos on Facebook from colleagues who'd visited before our holiday break and knew it would be a great place to explore, take a few photos and perhaps make a purchase.
We arrived to the market around 10 a.m. The flower market, which immediately at the bottom of Dadar Station steps, opens at 4 a.m. I wondered what we'd be able to see going later in the morning. Would there still be flowers and sellers? Would we be greeted by brooms instead? We definitely were not disappointed.
The market is a small area in and around the train station. Much of it is a narrow lane that crosses under the road overpasses and into the street on the other side.
Flowers are used in so many celebrations in India and this market is one that merchants and shoppers from across the city come to buy flowers as gifts, garlands for religious celebrations and we even saw a car draped in flowers for a wedding. I'm sure during festivals, such as Ganpati or Diwali that the market is ten times as busy.
Baskets of marigolds, rose petals and jasmine greeted us. We tried to keep out of the way while men carried large bags on the tops of their heads through the narrow lane. It was hard to stay out of the way while admiring the brilliant colors along with flower vendors holding up bunches of roses and pointing out the garlands we should buy.
We arrived to the market around 10 a.m. The flower market, which immediately at the bottom of Dadar Station steps, opens at 4 a.m. I wondered what we'd be able to see going later in the morning. Would there still be flowers and sellers? Would we be greeted by brooms instead? We definitely were not disappointed.
The market is a small area in and around the train station. Much of it is a narrow lane that crosses under the road overpasses and into the street on the other side.
Flowers are used in so many celebrations in India and this market is one that merchants and shoppers from across the city come to buy flowers as gifts, garlands for religious celebrations and we even saw a car draped in flowers for a wedding. I'm sure during festivals, such as Ganpati or Diwali that the market is ten times as busy.
Baskets of marigolds, rose petals and jasmine greeted us. We tried to keep out of the way while men carried large bags on the tops of their heads through the narrow lane. It was hard to stay out of the way while admiring the brilliant colors along with flower vendors holding up bunches of roses and pointing out the garlands we should buy.
When it's time for new flowers, I'll definitely visit again and enjoy a train ride while it's still nice and cool in the city.
Such great bold color everywhere! I'll bet you could really enjoy the scent of marigolds and lilies...such strong scents! Looking forward to flowers here at home again in a few months....Love the new look on the blog too!
ReplyDeleteVery strong scents but so rich and wonderful. Did Phil see his shadow today? Hope those flowers are able to peek out soon. Thanks JW! Love ya.
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