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Mullick Ghat Flower Markets, Kolkata

March 29, 2015 by AggieB 16 Comments

These images describe the scene so much better than I ever could.   Kolkata, or Calcutta as most people still know it is proving to be an amazing, amazing city.

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These pictures were taken at the Mullik Ghat flower market, which is located adjacent to the Hooghly River (I thought it was the actual Ganges, but it is a tributary – really must try to work out where I am) and under the Howrah Bridge.

flower marketI’m here on cricket business and with two hours to spare my boss took me and a couple of colleagues down to the market to have a wander through one afternoon.

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Flowers are sold by weight and are used in religious festivals, for wedding parties and just about everything.   You can even buy flower petals by volume.

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  1. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I always associate marigolds with India, I remember as a child being draped in garlands of them for just about every occasion possible. I’d love to see this market, I bet it was amazing. I wonder if you’ll be able to link up a post to #AllAboutFrance (from Indai) tomorrow…

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    • AggieB says

      April 2, 2015 at 3:00 am

      So many fascinating things here in India. I’m still taking endless photos of the Ambassador taxis as well.

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  2. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo says

    April 1, 2015 at 9:28 am

    aaagh, India not Indai!! Why do I always spot typos having pressed “post comment”?!

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  3. Wandermust mummy says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    My husband was there this weekend for cricket but didn’t see this #citytripping

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  4. Wandermust mummy says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    My husband was there this weekend for cricket but didn’t see this #citytripping great pics

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    • AggieB says

      January 24, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      Then he must have been at Eden Gardens – one of my favourite cricket stadium(s). If he goes again he should try to get to the markets if only to take photos 🙂

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  5. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    It looks so chaotic and colourful in equal measure. I’d love to visit and soak up the atmoshphere #CityTripping

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    • AggieB says

      January 24, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Fiona. It is certainly not for the faint hearted! Chaos is a good word – and we only saw a part of it.

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  6. Notmyyearoff says

    January 24, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    It looks so colourful and bustling. I’ve seen flower markets like this in India but never this big!

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    • AggieB says

      January 24, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      The colours are amazing, and contrast with all the commerce. Flowers are sold by weight!

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  7. Cathy (Mummytravels) says

    January 24, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    Those are so beautiful- what incredible colours, like sunshine in flower form. Amazing to wander round and see them being sold. #citytripping

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    • AggieB says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      Yes, the colours are amazing. And to be sold by weight! Thanks for dropping by.

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  8. Kat says

    January 26, 2017 at 7:41 am

    I visited this flower market in 2015 but it was in the evening when most of the flower sellers had already left except for a handful. My host and I were walking down to the ghats to take a photo of Howrah Bridge, thus we walked past through this market. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Kolkata 🙂 #citytripping

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    • AggieB says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      The Howrah Bridge is very photogenic! Especially in the evening. I hope you got some nice photos :). I love Kolkata, and hope to explore it a bit more.

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  9. Elizabeth (Wander Mum) says

    January 27, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Fantastic, colourful photos! What a wonderful experience to visit this market. I love travel moments like this #citytripping

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    • AggieB says

      January 28, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Thanks Wander Mum :). In Kolkata there is a photo opportunity every time you turn the corner. Wonderful city that I always enjoy.

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