Gandhi Bazaar is a busy market area in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, known mainly for its flower and condiment hawker shops. [1] One of the oldest areas in the city, Gandhi Bazaar is said to be traditional and conservative. The area also houses many temples; fruit, vegetable and cloth stores; and restaurants, including the Vidyarthi Bhavan which was started in 1943. [2] The market typically functions from 6am to 9pm, with an increased crowd during festival periods for buying puja items. [3] DVG Road, which has some of the oldest business outlets in the city, runs through the centre of Gandhi Bazaar and is the commercial centre of Basavanagudi. [4]
Kannada writer Masti Venkatesha Iyengar was a resident of this locality. [2]
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