In anticipation of the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, Delhi is gearing up for a grand celebration that is expected to boost business in over 100 major markets across the national capital. Traders and industrialists, including the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), are working diligently to ensure special programs are organized in various retail and wholesale markets.
CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal and President Subhash Khandelwal announced that festivities will take place in more than 100 markets, featuring unique events like a Bhandara in Kashmiri Gate, garland decorations in Kamla Nagar, and saffron flags adorning Khan Market. Additionally, Sunderkand recitations will be held in Laxmi Nagar, with Dariba Kalan lit up akin to Diwali, offering discounts from jewellers, and a special Ram concert.
Bhagirath Palace will distribute boxes of laddus, gates will be adorned, and beautiful lighting arrangements are underway in Naya Bazaar. Sarojini Nagar Market plans to illuminate with 21 thousand lamps, while Lajpat Nagar market will feature saffron balloons and flags, along with Sundarkand path recitations. Rohini and Nehru Place shopkeepers are also joining the celebration, creating special arrangements for the occasion.
Emphasizing the expected economic impact, CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal stated that business worth Rs 15 thousand crore is anticipated in Delhi due to the Ram Temple inauguration. Markets like Sadar Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, Maliwada, Kinari Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Gandhi Nagar, and Tank Road are witnessing a surge in the dispatch of goods to other cities.
Chairman Brijesh Goyal pointed out specific items in high demand, such as Ram Temple models, Ram costumes, garlands, crowns, bows, flags, lockets, key rings, and photos of Lord Ram. These items are fetching prices ranging from Rs 60 to Rs 1000. Moreover, a variety of kurtas and T-shirts featuring Lord Ram’s images are popular among consumers.
In the spirit of unity and devotion, traders have unanimously decided not to display banners or flags of any political party or politician during the celebrations. The consensus among traders is that Lord Ram belongs to everyone, emphasizing the greater significance of the religious occasion over political affiliations.
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