Chowrasta Market or Pasar Chowrasta is one of the two community markets in inner George Town. The name is quite likely derived from Hindi à ¤šà ¥Åà ¤⢠à ¤°à ¤¾à ¤¸à ¥Âà ¤¤à ¤¾ chauk raasta meaning `square` The word `Chowk` is still found in many cities in India where markets are held.