Residents of Bengaluru thronged KR Market on 20 August 2026 to stock up on flowers and festive items ahead of the Varamahalakshmi Festival, one of Karnataka's most widely observed Hindu celebrations. (Photo: NationPress)
Ahead of the Varamahalakshmi Festival, shoppers at KR Market in Bengaluru picked up marigolds, jasmine strings, and ritual puja essentials on 20 August 2026, with vendors reporting brisk demand through the morning. (Photo: NationPress)
Customers browsed vibrant floral displays at KR Market, Bengaluru, on 20 August 2026, purchasing colourful blooms traditionally used to decorate the deity during the Varamahalakshmi Festival — a festival celebrated primarily by women in Karnataka. (Photo: NationPress)
On the eve of the Varamahalakshmi Festival, KR Market in Bengaluru saw a surge of shoppers on 20 August 2026, with customers purchasing colourful flowers and ritual items as households across Karnataka readied for the annual celebration. (Photo: NationPress)