Early in the morning of Diwali day, I decided to visit the wholesale flower market at Dadar to purchase a Marigold garland. The price was in the range of Rs. 20-40 per meter. I purchased seven meters of marigold garland and the cost was Rs. 20 per meter. And then I inquire about marigold petals. Rs. 40 per kilogram, she said. We paid Rs. 20 and had approx. half kg. marigold petals. Yes, the wholesale market at Dadar, Mumbai is indeed the cheapest from the market I have nearby house. Total Rs. 160 I paid and was carrying Marigold flowers inside a sack. If I was at home maybe the same flowers would have cost Rs. 300 or more, I guess.

There are two roads one is Lady Jamshedjee Road and another is T H Kataria Marg at Mahim and numerous shops selling colorful Diwali lanterns. I inquired about the price of various colorful Diwali lanterns. The price range was 100-250 rupees, but the one I purchased (check photo – Colorful Diwali Lantern from Lady Jamshedjee Road, Mahim, Mumbai) was for Rs. 100. Artistic colorful design and space to hang an electric bulb. When I hung it with the ceiling the beauty of the ceiling and home was enhanced. Thank you – said I.

Lights and Lanterns for Sale at Mahim on Diwali Day – This photo was taken at T H Kataria Marg, Mahim in Mumbai (Maharashtra).

Rs. 50 per Decorative Lights from Lohar Chawl in Mumbai. It consists of 90 approx. bulbs and the length of the wire – six meters. And later I was at Seven Bungalows, Andheri West, I paid Rs. 35 per decorative light which consists of 70 approx. bulbs and four meters in length.