Patna: The city was in the grip of the celebration because thousands of people were busy making the last minute preparation on Wednesday to Diwali.
The market witnessed a heavy rush when buyers left their homes to buy ‘Diyas’, idols, lights, ‘Rangoli’ stickers, puja materials, sweets, dried fruits, crackers and gifts for guests.
According to Hindu mythology, Diwali is a lamp festival that signifies the victory of goodness over crime and eradicating negativity.
Sell ​​decorative lights, equipment, ‘diyas’ and idols make small busy vendors in the city.
Santosh Singh, a vendor near a boring canal road, said he had a busy day.
“A large number of buyers buy ‘Diyas’ and ‘Rangoli’ stencils,” he said.
Another vendor in Chandni Market, Amit Kumar, said, “Fairy lights that cost up to RS 150 are in demand.” Patnaites also queued outside the popular candy in the city.
Abir Choudhary, the manager of the sweet shop near Gandhi Maidan, told reporters on Wednesday that ‘Kaju’, ‘Mawa’ and ‘Chhena’ sweets are more in demand.
“This year we have introduced ‘Kaju’ Diamond and Butterscotch ‘Laddoo’ available in the range of Rs 320 to RS 345 per kg.” Saurabh Kumar, an employee of another candy at the Road Exhibition, said the festival was incomplete without candy.
“People also buy dry fruits such as cashew nuts, raisins, pistachios, walnuts, figs and almonds.
Chocolate gift boxes are also in demand,” he added.
Ajay Kumar, a food security officer in Patna, shows that 58 stores have been raided since 1 and 68 samples sent to the laboratory to be examined.
He said, “During the raid, our team destroyed easily damaged items in Doodh bathing at Station Road, Ram Krishna Nagar and Gai Ghat.
Notifications are also published to three sweet shops to sell rotten good goods.”