The local markets of Jabalpur have witnessed a surge in commercial activity and festive enthusiasm as women prepare to celebrate the auspicious festival of Karva Chauth, dedicated to marital harmony and the long lives of their husbands. Scheduled for October 29, the festival has driven enthusiastic shoppers toward apparel, jewelry, cosmetics and worship material stores. Major commercial hubs across the city including

 

Bada Phuhara, Andher Dev, Super Market, Civic Center, Russel Chowk, Vijay Nagar, Damoh Naka, Gorakhpur and Sadar, are packed with crowds. Saree showrooms and major shopping malls report a steady stream of customers looking for traditional outfits, while jewelry shops in areas like Sarafa Bazaar are seeing high demand for ornaments. In addition, specialized markets such as Bada Phuhara and Ganjipura are experiencing strong sales of designer earthen karvas and decorated sieves.

 

According to calculations by local pundits, the time for having sargi is set between 4:58 am to 5:46 am, and the auspicious puja muhurat will run from 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm. Although there is a brief 21-minute ‘Bhadra Kaal’ occurs early in the morning, experts noted it will not impact evening rituals. Time for Moonrise in Jabalpur is anticipated around 8:17 pm, following which women will break their day-long rigorous fast after offering prayers to the moon. Local traders remain optimistic about robust business revenues concluding the festive week.