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10 iconic flower markets across India that come alive before sunrise

From Kolkata’s bustling Mullick Ghat to Srinagar’s floating flower market, these flower markets across India offer a colourful glimpse into the country’s floral trade and traditions

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Most cities haven’t even begun their morning when the flower sellers have been up and about, sorting flowers, making garlands, and serving their customers. The iconic flower markets across India reflect local culture, religion, and the ever-changing needs of the weddings, festivals, and occasions celebrated there. From mountains of marigolds in Kolkata to fragrant jasmine in southern India, each market has its own character and specialities. Each market has its own character and speciality.

Here are 10 iconic flower markets across India:

Mullick Ghat Flower Market, Kolkata: It comes alive before sunrise with fresh marigolds, roses, jasmine, lotuses and other blooms, attracting wholesalers, florists and photographers
Ghazipur Flower Market, Delhi: From roses and orchids to gerberas, tulips and other seasonal varieties, its wide selection serves florists and buyers across the capital
Dadar Flower Market, Mumbai: Its stalls offer marigolds, roses, orchids, lotuses, chrysanthemums and garlands, with the busiest activity often taking place early in the morning
Gudimalkapur Flower Market, Hyderabad: Marigolds, roses, jasmine and orchids are among the varieties available, making it a busy stop for traders and local florists
KR Market, Bengaluru: Its vendors sell jasmine, roses, marigolds, chrysanthemums, gerberas and lilies, with activity picking up well before the city wakes up
Cochin Flower Market, Kochi: Chrysanthemums, lilies, roses and other seasonal flowers feature among the offerings, serving customers looking for fresh arrangements and festive decorations
Jamalpur Flower Market, Ahmedabad: Roses, lotuses, orchids, jasmine and daisies are among its offerings, catering to religious occasions, weddings and decorative needs
Mandi Flower Market, Himachal Pradesh: Mandi’s flower trade offers a glimpse into the region’s floriculture, with roses and lilies among the blooms buyers can find
Coimbatore Flower Market, Tamil Nadu: Fresh jasmine, marigolds and roses in different shades are among the highlights, reflecting the importance of flowers in Tamil Nadu’s religious and cultural traditions
Dal Lake Floating Flower Market, Srinagar: Seasonal flowers, roses, lotuses and other blooms add colour to the early-morning setting, making it one of Kashmir’s most unusual market experiences
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