Women Market In India Editorial Photo

The Iewduh market or the Bara Bazar in Shillong (Assam), as many old timers still prefer to term it, is one huge colorful jamboree. Generally recommended to every newcomer as the first place to be visited upon arrival the Lewduh market sees an influx of peddlers across Meghalaya advertising and trading their wares. The market becomes the hub of a million activities on the Iewduh (the very first day of the Khasi week) when populace from the entire spectrum from Meghalaya arrives in vibrant bunches and enhances the festive atmosphere. Another interesting aspect while in Shillong is that the Khasi girls manage all the shops and markets.