India, Oct. 14 -- It's that time of the year again when Chandni Chowk turns into a moving sea of people. The narrow lanes are jammed with shoppers carrying bags, boxes, and the unmistakable excitement of Diwali. Getting off the metro at Chandni Chowk is a task in itself; long queues snake from the platform to the exit, while traffic crawls outside.
By afternoon, the crowd only swells. Families, students, and shopkeepers push their way through the streets, each lane echoing with the sound of bargains. In the middle of this chaos lies Bhagirath Palace, Delhi's legendary electrical market, a wonderland of bulbs, chandeliers, LED strips, and anything that sparkles.
Inside the market, the glow is almost blinding. Every shop is packed floor to ...