1. The largest flower market
This is a market where only flowers are available. Different types of flowers all around. The market does not sell anything but flowers. Everyone is a florist here. This market is the largest flower market in Asia. One would be surprised to know that this market is not located anywhere else but in India. Kolkata has the largest flower market in Asia. It is even the oldest flower market in Kolkata. The flower market is located near the Howrah Bridge on the banks of the Hughli River and extends from Stand Bank Road to Fairley Press and BBD Bagh. The name of this market is Mallick Ghat Flower Bazaar.
The 165-year-old market is still crowded, and the Mallick Valley Flower Market was founded in 1855. The market was built by a man named Ram Mohan Mallick. The market is named after Mallick Ghat after his name. Flowers are exported to different parts of the country, as well as to various European countries. Mallick Ghat attracts more than 2,000 flower traders every day. There are also more than 200 flower shops. Mallick Ghat is visited mainly by flower traders from Ranaghat, Kolaghat, and Baghnan in West Bengal. That's the decent thing to do, and it should end there. Not only one or two but also flowers of different colors are sold here. In addition, a variety of foreign flowers, including roses, roses, lilies, lotus, Champa, and chameli, are also sold. Whether it's a worship festival or not, the market is always full of flowers.
The market is the largest market for florists. There is a flower business here from 5 am to 9 pm. Not only do you want to buy flowers, but many people also come to visit this market. More and more foreign tourists and travel bloggers are seen. There is another flower market in Mumbai like Mallick Ghat. This market is called Dadar Phul Bazaar. It is also known as Flower Street. All kinds of flowers are sold in this flower market.
2. The largest animal market
It is the largest animal market in Asia. The market is located on the banks of the Ganges under Sonepur in Bihar during the Kartik full moon. The market has been around since ancient times. Chandragupta Maurya is also said to have bought elephants and horses from the animal market. The market is set to open at the world-famous Sonepur Animal Fair. The market lasts for a month. Animal lovers from all over the world are taking part in the fair. The animal market at the fair features a variety of animals, including dogs, sheep, horses, camels, and elephants.
Thousands of animals and birds enter the market every year. Not only animals but also other items are sold at the fair. The main attractions are clay pots, home decor items, handicrafts, handmade clothes, and jewelry. But more and more people are seeing the animal market, and another attraction of the animal market is the decoration of elephants, horses, and cattle. Animals are decorated and exhibited. This includes expensive animals and birds. In addition, the Bihar government has a number of exhibitions. Through it, people are made aware of the safety of animals. There is also entertainment for tourists participating in the market. Entertainment such as traditional music, drama, music shows, and circuses attracts people.
3. The largest perfume market
Who doesn't know the name of Kanauj? When it comes to fragrance and fragrance, the name of this city in Uttar Pradesh comes to mind first. Kanauj Itar (perfume) is world-famous. This is the place where various perfumes are made. That's why it's called the perfume city. The perfume market sits in the alleys of the city. Various types of perfumes are sold in this market. There are more than 450 types of perfumes available in this market. The history of this market is also very old. The perfume market has been open here since the time of King Harshavardhana. It is said that the style of making perfume came from ancient passers-by who made a special kind of perfume from roses. Since then, perfumes have been made in the same traditional style. The perfume is still made in the traditional style in the oven. Not only roses, but also rhubarb, lemongrass, henna, and even clay are made into perfumes.
Cinnamon-based perfumes are completely natural and alcohol-free. For this reason, common perfume is used as a remedy for some ailments. The market sells more expensive perfumes than cheap perfumes. Among the perfumes made in Kanuja are perfumes such as samama, samamatul-amber and mask amber. The most expensive perfume available in this market is called Adarud. It is made of special wood from Assam. It has a market price of Rs 40,000 per kg. Similarly, perfume made from roses is sold at Rs 12,000 to Rs 3 lakh per kg. It has more than 200 factories and about 300 shops for sale.
4. A huge market for books
In today's digital age, reading books is slowly disappearing. People are reading online. But there are still many markets that are known only for books. Even today, book lovers come to this market to read. It is said that books that are not found anywhere must be found in the market. This market is the largest book market in India and the world. For this reason, the market is called ‘Bahi Pada’ (Book Colony). The market is located on the college strip in Kolkata. Many small bookstores are lined up with bookshelves. There are many educational institutions in the area, including Kolkata University, Presidency College, and Kolkata Medical College. That's why the bookstore is packed with college students. Books, comics, and textbooks are available on the market. All kinds of old and new books are available in this market. Best of all, the second-hand copy of the best-selling booksellers in the book market is very cheap.
College Street Road has another one like the book market. It is the largest book market in Asia. The market is located near Hira Gate, Market City Railway Station. Books in various languages are available in this market. Foreigners also buy books from this market. According to historians, the My Diamond Gate is a pre-independence book market. At first, there were very few bookstores in the area. Those old shops are still there today. The market is said to have been around since the time of the British. There are no writers or writers whose books are not available in this market. Books from this market are also purchased online. Bookstores ship books to other cities online. People can sit at home and read their favorite books. There are more than 400 bookstores in the market. Not only books but also books are published here. There are so many types that it's hard to say. Thousands of books are printed every day and sent to colleges, schools, and universities.
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