Vendors lined up to sell garlands at Mallick Ghat Flower Market, Kolkata, on 7 November 2026 — a Saturday — as demand surged in the final hours before Kali Puja celebrations began across West Bengal.
Crowds thronged Mallick Ghat Flower Market in Kolkata on 7 November 2026 to purchase flowers for Kali Puja rituals, with the iconic riverside market drawing shoppers from across West Bengal.
On the eve of Kali Puja 2026, Mallick Ghat Flower Market — one of Kolkata's oldest wholesale flower hubs — was packed with devotees and homemakers sourcing marigolds, hibiscus and lotus blooms for the festival.
Flower trading at Mallick Ghat, Kolkata peaked on 7 November 2026 ahead of Kali Puja, reflecting the deep cultural tradition of offering fresh flowers to Goddess Kali during one of West Bengal's most celebrated festivals.