Janmashtami festivities across the country led to a business surge, with transactions exceeding Rs 25,000 crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
These figures highlight the robust consumer spending during the festival driven by the vibrant celebrations of Janmashtami, marking one of the most commercially active periods of the year.
CAIT’s National General Secretary and Member of Parliament from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, stated that during this significant festival, large-scale sales were observed, particularly in flowers, fruits, sweets, deity costumes, decorative items, fasting sweets, milk, curd, butter, and dry fruits.
Khandelwal said that festivals like Janmashtami are an important part of the Sanatan economy, which strengthens the nation’s economy.
CAIT’s National President, BC Bhartia said that Janmashtami was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, especially in North and West India, where the festival was celebrated with much joy.
Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated on August 26 this year across the country. Devotees traditionally fast and decorate temples and homes with flowers, diyas, and lights. Mandirs were decorated attractively, and there were large crowds of people visiting them. He highlighted that the special attractions of the Janmashtami festival included digital tableaux, selfie points with Bhagwan Krishna, and many other delightful scenes.
In cities, there were numerous bhajans, religious dances, and discourses by saints and sages. Various social organisations also organised large-scale Janmashtami celebrations.
According to scriptures, Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada. It is the day Bhagwan Krishna was born.
Earlier this month, the CAIT anticipated a festive trade of over Rs 12,000 crore across the country during the Rakhi festival.
In 2022, the business during the Rakhi festival stood at around Rs 7,000 crore; in 2021, it was Rs 6,000 crore; in 2020, it was Rs 5,000 crore; in 2019, it was Rs 3,500 crore; and in 2018 it was Rs 3,000 crore; as per Khandelwal.
The trade body said that the markets are witnessing a massive rush for shopping, and people are very enthusiastic about the festival.
(with inputs from ANI)
