Old Delhi’s ‘Chur Bazar’ has something for everyone

In the heart of Old Delhi, where the narrow and winding lanes echo with centuries-old stories, lies a mysterious market called ‘Chur Bazaar’.

The essence of history is present in the atmosphere of this market, as if the remnants of a forgotten era are hidden in the old buildings.

As the day begins, shopkeepers at Chor Bazar expertly unload their wares, arranging them in and out of the shop in order to catch the eye of passing customers.

Items found here range from antique cameras and gramophones to exquisitely carved wooden furniture that narrates the stories of a bygone era.

Amidst this vast pool of goods, there are also some booksellers who have copies of old books. Each book inside the shop has a unique story to tell – themes of these stories include rebellion, love, romance, poetry and more.

A little further into this market, along the road, there is a shop that displays vintage jewellery.

According to the shopkeeper, they also have a necklace worn by a Mughal princess and earrings worn by a courtier during the British Raj. Only a historian or a forensic scientist can confirm this claim of the shopkeeper.

As the day progresses, ‘Chur Bazar’ comes into its own.

A corner shop is dedicated to vintage Bollywood posters that evoke the charm and excitement of a bygone era.

A glimpse of Indian cinema movie posters is a safari that takes the viewer back in time.

As the sun disappears below the horizon, long shadows cast across Chor Bazar.

But the wandering does not end. The flickering lanterns and the call to prayer from the nearby mosque create an atmosphere that is mesmerizing.

Customers who come to this bazaar take away their favorite goods along with memories of this bazaar that keep them coming back.