Fancy Bazar Bustles Ahead of Vishwakarma Pooja
On the eve of Vishwakarma Pooja (17 September 2025), Fancy Bazar, Guwahati’s busiest market, witnessed heavy crowds as people rushed to buy puja essentials. From idols of Lord Vishwakarma to colourful decorations, shopkeepers reported brisk business throughout the day.
Fancy Bazar, Guwahati, saw a huge rush for Vishwakarma Pooja shopping on September 16, 2025. Devotees bought idols, flowers, tools, and puja samagri. Essentials include Lord Vishwakarma idol, incense, flowers, fruits, and tool decorations.
What to Buy for Vishwakarma Pooja
If you’re preparing for the puja, here’s a checklist of must-have items:
- Idol of Lord Vishwakarma (clay, metal, or printed image)
- Puja samagri: Incense sticks, dhoop, diya, ghee, camphor
- Flowers & garlands: Marigold, lotus, and seasonal blooms
- Fruits & sweets: Especially bananas, apples, laddoo, and khichdi ingredients
- Red/Yellow cloth for covering tools and setting up the altar
- Kalash & coconut
- Durva grass, betel nut, and paan leaves
- Stationery or new tools (many workers buy new instruments and worship them)
Don’t Forget These Essentials
Many households and workshops forget smaller but important items like:
- Haldi (turmeric) & Kumkum
- Moli (sacred red-yellow thread)
- Paan & supari
- Coin offerings (for prosperity)
- Prasad packets for distribution among workers and neighbours
Local Scenes at Fancy Bazar
- Idol shops saw the largest footfall, with both small and large-sized idols in demand.
- Flower markets were crowded since morning, with marigold garlands selling fast.
- Stationery shops and hardware stores also reported higher sales as offices and workers bought new items to worship.
- Traffic in and around Fancy Bazar was heavy, with police deployed to manage the crowd.
Why Fancy Bazar Remains the Hub
As the city’s commercial heart, Fancy Bazar is the go-to place for puja essentials in Guwahati. Every year, the market becomes a centre of activity during major festivals like Vishwakarma Pooja, Durga Puja, and Diwali.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most important items to buy for Vishwakarma Pooja?
An idol of Lord Vishwakarma, puja samagri (incense, diya, camphor), flowers, fruits, sweets, red/yellow cloth, and tools for worship.
Where in Guwahati can you shop for Vishwakarma Pooja essentials?
Fancy Bazar is the most popular destination, though flowers and puja items are also available in Beltola, Maligaon, and Ganeshguri markets.
