Market areas abuzz with festival shopping
The Hindu
Arterial roads witness heavy traffic congestion; sale of firecrackers picks up
With people thronging market areas for Deepavali shopping, the arterial roads in the city witnessed heavy congestion on Sunday.
People in large numbers visited the textile and jewellery showrooms, shops selling household articles and electronic goods throughout the day. Most of these commercial establishments are located in First Agraharam Street, Second Agraharam Street, Bazaar Street, New Bus Stand area, Omalur Main Road, Meyyanur Main Road, Old Bus Stand area, and Sarada College Road in the city.
Many electronic goods dealers and two-wheeler sellers have put up temporary shops at vantage points in the city to attract customers.
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