Flowers that bloom every morning in Madiwala market, Koramangala, Bengluru

Stacks of betel leaf in Madiwala market, Bengaluru. The betel leaf is cultivated in most of South and Southeast Asia

Contemplation…..Will I get the right price for my produce?

Large garlands on sale in the Madiwala flower market, Bengaluru

A garland seller waiting for customers.

Fresh flowers for sale at the Madiwala market, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Yellow Chrysanthemum flowers and roses for sale at the Madiwala Market, Bengaluru

A garland seller waiting for customers.

At the Madiwala market in Bengaluru, a woman weaves Jasmine flowers together to make a small garland for women to adorn in their hair

At the Madiwala market, Bengaluru, the day starts with sale of garlands for temples and smaller garlands for women to put in their hair

Vendors, waiting for sale, crack jokes and enjoy amongst themselves at the Madiwala Market

Extravaganza and pomp of flowers

This market is a treat not just for the eyes but for all the senses

A large variety of flowers is always on display at the Madiwala market, Bengaluru

Jasmine and marigold on sale, a riot of colours in Madiwala market, Bengaluru

Madiwala, meaning the washerman Kannada, is a locality in southern Bengaluru, the Silicon valley of India and capital of the southern state of Karnataka, was home to the washermen of the city. Today, Madiwala is famous for other things, notably hosting the largest market for fresh flowers in southern India. The market stretches for over a kilometre, with stall after stall of a large variety of extremely fresh and fragrant flowers, overwhelming and mesmerising all the senses. It attracts thousands of customers, keen to buy exotic flower varieties, including rose, jasmine, marigold, blue daisy, Asiatic Lily, Chrysanthemums and many more lying in bunches, some in loops, colourful petals, some woven into garlands hung, spraying bright, majestic colours flaunting all over the market. The market is a dream opportunity for a photographer to frame a wide range of human along with e  beauty of Nature. Walking through the market is an experience which draws all good things toward us; the fragrance from the flowers radiates happiness to announce that a joyful day lies ahead.

Savour glimpses of Madiwala during a photo walk