After two years of sluggish business, jewelers reported huge sales of gold jewelery on Dussehra. On Friday, the price of gold was around Rs 49,000 per 10 grams.
There was happiness in the voice of Kumar Jain, Vice Chairman, Shri Mumbai Jewelers Association. Zaveri Bazaari. He said, “Muhurta shopping along with wedding shopping has done remarkably well. Those who have been unable to go on foreign tours, eat out or shop at malls during the lockdown, can put their savings towards gold. turning.”
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He said, “Customers are buying 5-10 grams of gold, which is more than the previous editions. Our store which used to close till 8 pm, will remain open till 10 pm as customers have said that they are late. Will come for shopping during the Muhurta of the night.”
Kanaya Kakad, another goldsmith from Zaveri Bazar, JK Brothers, said, “Business was good. People were buying coins and jewelery ranging from 10 grams to 50 grams. Some 100 grams sets were also sold.”
Several shoppers were seen trying on jewelery at jewelery shops in Dadar’s Vaman Hari Pethe and Thane.
Festive spirit conquered women Durga Puja Pandals celebrated in Bandra, Andheri Lokhandwala, Shivaji Park, Navi Mumbai and Thane played vermilion Wearing a classic Bengali white and red saree.
South Indians, especially Tamil families, display a series of golu dolls during the nine days of Navratri. Revathi Sridhar put up a beautiful tableau of handmade dolls in Chembur’s Friendship Park. She said, “These dolls are assembled by body parts. The face is made of fiberglass, the body is of cotton and the limbs are also individual. That’s why I put the doll in any sitting, sitting or standing posture.” I have elaborated themes like Srinivasa Kalyanam, Ranganatha (Vishnu) lying on Goddess Lakshmi’s lap, Similarity between Meerabai of North and Goddess Andal of South India. I have hundreds of Golu dolls but performing during Navratri To bring 90-95.”
Policemen in Thane worship their weapons in scripture worship rituals. Cricketers decorate their bats and stumps with garlands of flowers at Shivaji Park. On Dussehra artisans worship the tools of their trade. Ravana Dahan was less visible this year, but temples complete the final recitation of Ramkatha Ramayana ‘Path’.
The immersion of the idols of the goddess brought a lump in the throats of the devotees, but they were grateful for the opportunity to host her for 10 days.
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