Pop up markets selling sugarcane leaves, pineapples, and coconuts have become part of Hyderabad’s Chhath Puja landscape as there is an increasing influx of people from Bihar in the city. The celebration witnesses a surge in demand for these fruits.
The four-day Chhath Puja involves devotees tying together five to seven sugarcane stalks, creating a mandap (canopy) within their homes. Beneath these mandaps, 10 to 12 earthen lamps are lit as part of the sacred observance. Notably, the sugarcane used for this ritual differs from the common varieties, as it includes leaves.
While Hyderabad boasts numerous fruit and vegetable hotspots, only select vendors strategically cater to the Chhath Puja demands, attracting a dedicated customer base during the festive season.
