Check these markets for the Raksha Bandhan shopping in Mumbai and grab all you need!

Rakhi is coming up sooner than you expect, and it’s time for you to explore some of the local markets for Raksha Bandhan shopping in Mumbai and make the festival more memorable!

Rakhi is among the most talked about festivals in the country. While many of us may have shopped for the festival a month prior to celebrating, there are some who still need to figure out the shopping spree. And that too quickly! Well, in such cases, we’ve got you covered. Hop in and check these places for Raksha Bandhan shopping in Mumbai.

Best Places to Buy Rakhi in Mumbai

Well, for starters, you need Rakhi to celebrate the festival. Quite obvious, isn’t it? Now each person has a different preference in Rakhi. Some like it simple, some classy, and some just want their favourite fictional characters stuck on top. Catering to all whims and fancies of your loved ones, some of the best places you could buy Rakhi are:

Crawford Market

Crawford Market is probably among those markets that leave you spellbound with the variety of choices and products it offers. A one-stop shopping experience for everything that you need. One can easily find affordable yet unique Rakhis that would woo your sibling. A wholesale market for all your needs!

Where: CSMT.

Kamdhenu (Lokhandwala)

Located inside the bustling Lokhandwala Market in Andheri West, Kamdhenu is a popular shopping arcade. From a wide collection of Rakhis and other wearables, you can easily spot the accessory of your choice to celebrate the occasion.

Where: Andheri West

Best Places to Buy festive outfits in Mumbai

Just admit it, we all celebrate festivals hoping to click Instagram-worthy pictures for aesthetics and wholesomeness. And what better to amp up the aesthetic quotient with a wardrobe that sets your style apart for Rakhi? Whether twinning with your siblings or reflecting your personal style, we have the perfect places for you to shop for clothing and accessories.

Lokhandwala Market

Shoes? Got it! Clothes? Got it! Jewellery? Got it! Watches, gadgets, and personalized accessories? Oh, guess what? Got it! Lokhandwala Market is among the most popular and well-established markets in the city. Located in Andheri West, in the heart of suburban life, the market is lined with shops selling products worth binge shopping. Oh, and did we mention that bargaining is a piece of cake here? Get your budget shopping done easily and quickly without thinking twice.

Where: Andheri West

Hindmata market

Have you ever seen a fashionable piece of clothing and wondered, "Man, this must cost a bomb!" just for a celebration? Dadar's Hindamata Market is here to clear all your misconceptions. Buy clothes for your siblings and cousins for Rakhi or ethnic and traditional wear that unleashes your Sanskaari Andaaz! The entire market is lined up with shops and vendors that sell clothes and accessories for yourself or your Brother/Sister. Elco market inside Hill Road is your next destination for all things Desi and Videsi!

Where: Dadar

Manish Market

Manish Market is among the city's underrated gems that need much more recognition than it deserves. Located very close to DN Nagar Metro Station, Manish Market is known for its budget-friendly clothes and authentic accessories. But let us warn you, once you enter, there is no leaving quickly. First up, the market is a "Bhool Bhulaiya" in itself, and it's very easy to lose yourself here. Both mentally with all things attractive and physically since the market can bring you back to where you started!

Where: Andheri

Best Sweet Shops for Rakshabandhan in Mumbai

Sweets and celebrations go hand in hand in India. But getting that perfect sweet to satisfy your “after celebration” craving and celebrating Rakshabandhan needs to be done from the best place possible. We find some of the best sweet shops you need to explore for festivities.

D Damodar Mithaiwala

Located probably in the busiest part of the city, D Damodar is the perfect place to buy fresh and lip-smacking sweets. Very close to the Khodada Circle, the sweet shop is often bustling with people. During a festive season like Rakshabandhan, we recommend going early and getting your hands on freshly prepared sweets and savouries before they leave the shelves.

Where: Harganga Mahal, Khodadad Circle, Dadar East, Mumbai

Tewari Brothers

Tewari Brothers have multiple outlets around the city; some of the popular ones include Juhu and Sion. Not just for sweets, Tewari Brothers is known for its popular Raj Kachori, Chaats, and other delicacies. Make sure you grab onto the wide range of Kulfis and Malai Sweets.

Where: Multiple outlets

Poetry by Love and Cheesecake

If you want something different and your siblings are fond of cakes and cheesecakes rather than traditional sweets, Poetry by Love and Cheesecake is the perfect place for soft, crumbly, melt-in-mouth cakes and baked products. Personal Suggestion: Try their Salted Caramel Cheesecake and thank us later for making your celebration sweeter.

Where: Multiple outlets

We hope now you know what and where to do your Raksha Bandhan shopping in Mumbai! Happy shopping to you :)

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