Why are Delhites attracted to Lajpat Nagar as a bee to a beehive

Delhi is a sprawling metropolis. There are shopping markets in every residential area. There are more than a dozen shopping malls offering the best of international and domestic brands. Why then, you wonder, would Delhites visit the Lajpat Nagar Market in South Delhi by the droves? For starters, the Lajpat Nagar Market is a very old and established market in South Delhi. Lajpat Nagar is a residential area and mostly a Punjabi residential colony. The proximity to a residential colony has helped this market develop. Residents visit the Market for their daily essentials. Parents with school kids come from far & near to check out the school books , uniforms and toys. Housewives check out the salwar fabrics , lingerie and nighties. Small shops selling plastic flowers, flower vases, lamps , paintings , carpets, bed sheets, curtains, doormats and other home décor items can be found in plenty. The readymade...