Open-air markets India

The bazaars (markets) of the city offer a plethora of small souvenirs bearing the image of the blue lord.

The Dori Bazar and Chhatta Bazarin the lanes along the ghats are filled with small stores selling Krishna posters, flutes, scarves, religious ritual items and cotton fabrics. You will also find all the products of daily life: aluminum dishes, fruits and vegetables, flowers, etc.

In the street leading to the Kesava Deo temple, there are also stalls with unusual trinkets like Krishna and Vishnu stuffed animals!

The Palayam Market, as it is also called because of its location at Palayam Junction, was established in 1857. The beautiful archway at the entrance of this friendly market was inaugurated in 1888 by the Governor of Madras, Sir Connemara. The small alleys house a large number of stalls selling flowers, spices, fish, fruits, vegetables, kitchen utensils, trinkets... It is very pleasant to walk around and observe the lively life of a typical Kerala market. A real abundance of smells and colors, a show for the senses!

The Chalai Bazaar is located in front of the Padmanabhaswamy temple, in a narrow street 2 km long. It is one of the oldest shopping streets in Kerala. This district is worth a visit for the animation which reigns in its streets lined with small stalls of all kinds and its small adjacent lanes. You can find fruits, vegetables, spices, cooking utensils, clothes, cheap toys, jewelry and many other things. You can also eat local specialties at low prices.