Bazaars in Gandhinagar
The city of Gandhinagar, in Gujarat has in the past had an inevitable linkage with the history of Indian struggle for independence. Much of it occurred due to the towering influence of Mahatma Gandhi, on the place. The city has retained such an influence even today. One can easily come across such influences by walking down the streets and Bazaars in Gandhinagar.
Being situated in the Western Ghats, the land of Gandhinagar is washed by the waters of the Sabarmati River. Hence the soil is rendered absolute fertility with the silt deposited on the banks. Moreover Gandhinagar is also located in the Deccan Plateau with black soil which is perfectly suited for the cultivation of Cotton.
As a result, Gandhinagar flourishes in the production of cotton and other fibers that are derivatives of it. Hence the Bazaars in Gandhinagar, India are known to supply all articles made from cotton to all parts of the country. A substantial portion of the total production is also exported to foreign lands.
A special mention needs to be made of the fiber of Khadi which is manually spun from cotton. The use of the fiber was popularized by Gandhiji, to protest against the exorbitant prices charged by the British for their cotton manufactures from Manchester.
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The Gandhinagar Bazaars flourish in their respective areas of business activity. The average revenue earned in a day is close to INR 50 million. The garment shops sell clothes like sarees, salwars, kurtas for women as well as shirts, trousers, and suits for men. Needless to say, a vast majority of the articles are made from cotton.
Some of the other articles that you will easily come across in all Bazaars in Gandhinagar comprise accessories like bags, bangles and other articles of decoration like pottery and carpets. Each of these articles exhibit a unique style of their own that is characteristic of the artistic tastes of the people of this part of the world. All the articles are sold at reasonable prices.
Moreover, the environment surrounding the Bazaars in Gandhinagar is also that of a typical Market Place of India. You would almost inevitably come across the yelling of hawkers by the side of the road and also the commotion all around. All in all, a visit to the Bazaars in Gandhinagar promises to be a enriching experience.
