Chawri Bazar Delhi

Chawri Bazaar, west of the Jama Masjid is a famous wholesale market specialty products, such as articles of copper, bronze and paper. This market has an interesting past. It is said that this area is very popular for girls in charming dance 19th Century. "Chawri the word is derived from a Marathi metering meaning of words. The place as Chawri was called because in the past, meeting or Sabha in the house of a nobleman would be held. The noble attempt to solve conflicts before arrival at the Royal court. Therefore, it was once the meeting place of all the important people. It is also used to a big meeting with beautiful dancers are used to their repertoire will be used in their display capabilities, and people to such actions. get attracted Therefore, this place has many people are attracted and welcomed Chawri Bazar. However, the situation has changed completely after 1857 when the British destroyed the houses of many nobles.

Today Chawri Bazaar is a busy market with workers workers, masses of people, lots of motorcycles, cars and rickshaws. During peak hours the waves Chawri Bazar market of people who left almost no space. The market specializes in metal products, such as beautifully decorated brass objects or other elements such as copper or brass idol of Buddha and Vishnu. Although Chawri Bazaar is selling a large market, but also items such as vases, pots, oil lamps and jewelry boxes. Currently, paper products are becoming popular in this market and a wide range of paper products are available, attractive logos for wedding cards.

Location: west of the Chawri Bazar Jama Masjid is located.

Famous for: As a niche product wholesale market in brass, copper and paper

Opening times: Chawri Bazaar is open daily and is closed on Sunday.