KATHMANDU: As Dashain approaches, activity has picked up in Kathmandu’s Asan and Indra Chowk markets, with shoppers crowding the streets to buy festive essentials.
People have been visiting the markets to purchase new clothes, shoes, slippers, puja items and other goods needed for the festival.
Asan and Indra Chowk traditionally draw large crowds during Dashain, attracting shoppers from across the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas.
With demand for festival essentials rising, shopkeepers have also become busier.
The festive atmosphere has added to the bustle of the historic markets, as people visit not only to shop but also to stroll around.
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