Pune: Commercial establishments , housing societies and even individual households are going all out to deck up their premises in patriotic decor ,, fuelling brisk sales of Independence Day paraphernalia . This year, consumers are displaying a heightened consciousness towards eco-friendly and locally-made products. Vendors reported a marked preference for Indian-made items crafted from sustainable materials like cloth, paper, and natural dyes.
“There is high demand for cloth badges this year. People bought them to pin on invitees for events in housing societies or educational institutions. We had bulk orders of 50-100 pieces and more for these badges in different sizes,” said Jayprakash Choudhary, a gift shopowner in Kondhwa.
Vendors selling tricoloured paraphernalia ranging from balloons to lapel pins lined NIBM Road, FC Road, MG Road, and other places. Many hawkers approached vehicles at crossings to sell dashboard accessories such as miniature flags, cut-outs in the shape of the country’s map, and other small-sized tricoloured items. The Independence Day fervour extends to the city’s culinary landscape as well.
Several renowned sweet shops have launched special tricoloured confections which are flying off the shelves. “Our tricoloured barfi, with layers of pista, malai and kesar barfi, is a bestseller during this time every year with customers placing orders a week in advance. Many offices have early celebrations and distribute sweets on August 12-14 as it is a holiday on Independence Day,” said Bashir Ahmed, an employee at a sweet shop in Wanowrie.
A number of popular restaurants and home chefs have curated special menus featuring tricoloured dishes. Sahil Jaisinghania, a home chef from Pimple Saudagar, said, “We have changed the presentation of dishes such as dahi vada, papdi chaat and so on with saffron and green chutney strategically placed on dahi. Many have also taken up the tricolour theme for their layered desserts such as parfaits and cheesecakes.
” We also published the following articles recently Kolkata markets are brimming with tricolour Independence Day merchandise As Independence Day approached, Kolkata markets transformed with vibrant tricoloured items. Shoppers found bangles, masks, T-shirts, and dreamcatchers, all celebrating patriotism. Highlights included kids dressing up as national heroes, homes adorned with saffron, white, and green lights, and citizens pairing white attire with tricolour accessories.
Flags of varying sizes and tricolour kites were popular choices for celebrations. Malls turn into vibrant tricoloured wonderlands Malls in Bengaluru showcased elaborate Independence Day decorations, emphasizing national pride. Orion Mall and Orion Avenue Mall featured unique installations, while Lulu Mall offered tricoloured blocks and a musical extravaganza.
Phoenix Mall of Asia and Phoenix Marketcity planned vibrant lighting and decor to create a patriotic atmosphere. March with 200kg Tricolour to lighting lamps, how Noida will celebrate I-Day Noida witnessed various programmes on Independence Day, including flag marches and lamp lighting for Kargil martyrs. Around 800-900 participants marched from Noida stadium to Sector 31 with a 200kg Tricolour ordered from Bhubaneswar.
The event was highlighted by a Tiranga yatra and a commemorative ceremony at Kargil Chowk, with a call for permanent flag installations in Noida and Greater Noida..
