Black Monday!
I was in Kolkata last weekend plus Monday...hoping to get some vinyls. I was sure that I won't come across vinyl sellers on Sunday because- first; it was a Sunday and secondly, it was 'Dol Jatra' which is the Bengali holi which is generally celebrated a day prior to Holi.
I was banking on Monday, when I expected the markets to remain open. Hence, I was wondering near the Chandni Chowk, Lenin Sarani and Wellington on Monday morning only to find no shops open. The only shops that I could see open on Monday were the street markets in Esplanade selling clothes, sunglasses, watches etc.
Hence, returned with an empty bag and a heavy heart. No luck this time.
Just to warn you people there who might be thinking to shop for vinyl in Kolkata...be there on a proper working day. The Bengalis are generally easy going people
(no offence meant-just mean to say they are a relaxed lot), Don't expect the sellers to be there on any sort of holiday. They mostly open the shops by 11 in the morning. Also, most shops in Kolkata keep their shutters down in the afternoon only to open again in the evening.
So guys, plan accordingly
Tough luck this time.
Regards,
Saket.
