5 Enticing Things to Pick from Chennai's Pondy Bazaar

 

Pondy Bazaar is one of the busiest commercial areas in Chennai. The crowd can take you along with it during peak hours on weekends! Locals and tourists come here to buy about everything at dirt cheap prices without having to worry about quality issues. This makes it a shopaholic’s dreamland during festivals, wedding seasons, and otherwise. It is vibrant and chaotic and can offer a complete shopping experience.

While Delhi is lined with lively street markets, Chennai’s Pondy Bazaar is also an integral part of the city’s shopping culture. If you happen to take a Delhi to Chennai flight anytime soon, do drop by. Here are a few interesting souvenirs to take back home.

1.     Multi-coloured Mojaris

This is a type of handcrafted footwear much like the traditional Punjabi jutti. The origin is traced back to the Mughals and comes in beautiful ethnic styles. These are made from tanned leather and have a unique extended curl-toe shape. Cotton threads, pearls, and golden/silver zari are enmeshed to create eye-catching embroideries for a royal look. They are available in bright colours and are a must-pick from Pondy Bazaar.

2.     Evil Eye Keychains

You can pick them up in bulk since they are perfect for gifting purposes. The keychains are in silver finish with different animals, glass beads, and an evil eye attached to them. It is said the evil eye radiates positive energy and offers magical protection from the devils. The product is lightweight and has powerful forces to keep you safe from dangers.

3.     Thread Bangles

Match your Indian wears with a variety of silk thread bangles! Intricate beadwork, mirrors, studs, and dazzling embellishments make them popular among young and adults. These are quite elegant and can be found in a riot of colours. Pick a dozen or more and pack them carefully in your luggage before boarding your Chennai to Delhi flight.

4.     Handloom Sarees

These sarees are handwoven on looms and reflect expert craftsmanship. They can enhance a woman's beauty like a few others and last for decades. Wearing them ensures an excellent traditional South Indian feel and can be found in wide varieties. These include Kanchipuram, Gadwal, Tussar, Ikkat, Kalamkaris, Baluchari and Jamdani. Explore a few good shops since these can be big emotional and monetary investments.

5.     Pooja Items

Dhoop, camphors, pooja thali sets, pooja chowkis, kalash, small mandirs, kalash, akhand diyas, havan samagri, loban, oil lamps, vessels, bells, and deities are found in plenty. Pondy has one of the largest collections at reasonable prices. They come in all shapes, sizes, and budgets to suit your needs without draining your pockets.

Pondy Bazaar is the Mecca of shopping. Come to this place for a dose of retail therapy. Make sure to bargain a lot to get the best deals. But non-shoppers can also enjoy their time here. Walk down the stretch and sip on piping hot filter coffee.  Make sure to leave some extra space in your Delhi to Chennai flight luggage to pack lots of stuff without hiccups.