Festive shopping in Delhi: where to go this Navratri

As Navratri approaches, markets across Delhi are filling up with shoppers, festive colours and traditional outfits. From vibrant lehengas and embroidered kurtas to jewellery, décor and puja essentials, there is something to suit different styles and budgets.

Whether you are looking for affordable festive wear, handcrafted products or traditional accessories, these five Delhi markets offer plenty to explore for your Navratri shopping.

Janpath Market

Located in the heart of Connaught Place, Janpath Market is a familiar stop for ethnic clothing and accessories, with plenty of colourful and handcrafted pieces to browse. Its shops are known for embroidered kurtas, mirror-work garments, juttis, silver jewellery, bags, scarves and other accessories. The Gujarati Market section is particularly useful for festive shopping, with its selection of colourful lehenga-cholis, traditional textiles and ethnic clothing.

How to reach: Janpath Metro Station (Violet Line)

Timings: 11 AM- 8 PM

Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat brings together crafts, textiles and products from different parts of India, making it a convenient place to browse regional handicrafts in one location. Its stalls feature products made by artisans from across the country, with options for both festive shopping and home décor. Shoppers can find hand-painted pottery, wooden décor, lamps, carpets, textiles and traditional idols. The food stalls and regular cultural performances also make it possible to spend some time here beyond the shopping itself.

How to reach: INA metro station (serves Yellow and Pink Lines)

Timings: 10:30 AM-10 PM

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Lajpat Nagar Market

Lajpat Nagar Market is a popular choice for affordable ethnic wear and accessories. Its shops cover everything from everyday kurtas and sarees to embroidered suits and more elaborate festive outfits, making it possible to put together an entire Navratri look in one visit. There is also plenty of footwear, handbags, imitation jewellery and other accessories to choose from. For those who do not want to buy an outfit for a single occasion, rental stores offer designer and bridal-inspired outfits for festive events.

How to reach:  Lajpat Nagar metro station (served by the Pink and Violet Lines)

Timings:  10 AM-9 PM

Sadar Bazar

Known as one of Asia’s largest wholesale markets, Sadar Bazar is a practical option for shoppers looking for festive products at relatively affordable prices. Its busy lanes are lined with shops selling everything from jewellery and cosmetics to puja essentials, dry fruits, spices and home décor. The market is particularly useful for bulk purchases, while the festive season brings a wider selection of decorations, gift items and other products for the home.

How to reach: Pratap Nagar metro station on the Red Line is a 10-minute walk away

Timings:  11 AM-8 PM

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk remains one of Delhi’s main destinations for festive and wedding shopping, with its network of busy lanes offering clothing, fabrics, accessories and embellishments at a range of price points. Lehengas, sarees, suits, dupattas, fabrics, bangles and traditional footwear are among the many things shoppers can find here. Kinari Bazaar is particularly known for lacework, embellishments, borders and wedding accessories, while the area’s fabric shops are useful for those planning customised outfits.

With so many specialised markets packed into the area, Chandni Chowk can be useful for putting together everything from a relatively simple festive outfit to a more elaborate ensemble.

How to reach: Chandni Chowk metro station (Yellow Line)

Timings: 10 AM-8 PM