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The Rajasthani Jutti’s were pretty but expensive so Ms. Sharma argued with the jutti walla to come down from Rs 300 to Rs 200 but the sandal walla knew her heart was into it and so he played stubborn and so Ms. Sharma walk out in huff and puff and then he called her back (Behenji!) and they finally settled at Rs 225. Yes you got it right I am Talking about Lajpat Nagar, place I reside many years of life.

sandal shop

Lajpat Nagar market, a colourful place where lack of parking space and crowded gulleys are hardly an obstacle to look out for the best bargain, for no matter what you are buying! No matter who is buying (affluent or deprived), to which caste he belongs to, a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian almost of every creed, people either as buyer or seller are always filled with market. A non discriminatory place, no racism, opens to everyone for every kind of need for survival/gratification. 

Lajpat Nagar is an affluent suburb of the South Delhi district of Delhi. It is named in honour of “Lala Lajpat Rai”, also known the Lion of Punjab, and is today most known for the Lajpat Nagar Central Market. It was developed in 1950 after the division of India-Pakistan, Hindu and Sikh were the early residents to the lajpat nagar and with the time he adopt everyone came to shelter. Along with the most happening shopping destination, it is well connected to the road from all the sides with public transport, metros, DTC and autowala etc. 

garam gali

The market is a mixture of roadside stalls as well as flashy showrooms. Here, you can shop for anything, ranging from clothes to footwear to accessories to bags. You can find ethnic Indian wear on one hand and the latest in the western style clothing, on the other. If you are buying anything from the stalls in the Lajpat Nagar Market of Delhi, India, do not forget to bargain with the shopkeeper to reach a reasonable price. 

Lajpat Nagar Market is said to be a one-stop shop, as almost anything that you may conceive of buying, is available here. There are many things to do,
other than shopping, in Lajpat Nagar Market of Delhi. One of the attractions of this market is the Mehndiwalas (Henna appliers) sitting on the pavement. They will adorn beautiful hands of you with beautiful henna designs in no time at all. 3’c is the multiplex where you can fun along with the shopping in Westside store. This market also has some watering delicacies to offer. One such delicacy is the steaming Momos sold by the Tibetan ladies, Aaloo chat, pakode wala
and ofcourse KFC, where I like to spend whole day with friends. Those
police alert loudspeaker funny messege, “ “kripya apne aas-pass khadi mahilayo se sawdhan rahe kyunki”.......iske aage they never tell what they want tosay..ha ha ha.

Well, along with the shopping it is a good place for couples, many couple can be seen with hand in hand closely walking with each other. I know guys what you want to hear, “PANI” Pani of Lajpat Nagar, most fantabulous sight or nightmare of every youngsterJ. Writing more to that will be harsh so visit the once to Lajpat Nagar market and you will spot it very easily. 

Bargaining Skills Needed

Especially in Markets like Lajpat Nagar call for excellent bargaining skills, so if you doubt that you will not be able deal with the shopkeepers then take along a shopping enthusiast or go with girls, they are good in bargains and chances of deduction in amount to be paid will be more,. The market is very diversified and one can find home furnishings shops, specified Groom trousseau stores, Indian and western accessories shops (both stores and stalls). The shoes and the bags sold are very chic and worth giving an arm for. The market also has a lane especially for brides called “Garam Gali”, where you get the latest 'inspired' designs in bridal wear. 

Perhaps these places will not exist for long, FDI and other government policies can apocalypse the habitat of versatility. I don’t know whether for our child or grandchild it all will available for so long or they will be finding them in books and web. So,I have decided to compile these memories as collection for future generation as a story, story of market.