A gift shop in the heart of The Lanes has closed after more than two decades. Tulasi gift shop in Prince Albert Street announced that it had closed after 23 years trading in Brighton . The shop, linked to the Hare Krishna religious group, thanked its customers adding it had been “our joy and honour” to run the business .

Announcing the closure with a note in the shop’s window, the business told customers: “We are sad to say Tulasi gift shop is now permanently closed. Read More: Award-winning city bakery 'over the moon' with national gong “All love and gratitude to all our customers over our 23 years, it has been our joy and honour.” Tulasi first opened in 2001 and sold books, clothes and devotional items linked to the Hare Krishna movement.

The movement began in India and spread to America in the 1960s before coming to the UK. It is most visible in the UK through public chanting but also uses yoga as a form of prayer..