India, Oct. 26 -- In Sector 46's HUDA market, skeleton props hang alongside garlands and lamps as Gurugram gears up to celebrate two festivals utterly different in spirit but sharing the same market shelves.

From oversized pumpkins to an "Indian Annabelle", the city's markets are abuzz with Halloween paraphernalia. Some items lend homes and party venues a suitably spooky vibe, while others, from witch costumes to hats, find their way into children's festive wardrobes.

"We have a lot of expat customers from South Korea and South Africa who come to buy Halloween decor," a shop owner in the market told HT.

From bats and spring-loaded spiders to witch hats, Halloween decorations find a place everywhere from Sadar Bazaar to Galleria Market,...