Nashik markets see rush as shoppers spend Diwali bonuses

With Diwali days away, Nashik's main markets — including Main Road, Shalimar, and Bhadrakali — saw heavy footfall on Sunday. Residents, buoyed by Diwali bonuses and monthly salaries, shopped for clothes, decorations, lanterns, earthen lamps, sweets, and festive snacks. Traders reported enthusiastic customer turnout, with the rush expected to intensify further in coming days.