Retail therapy for Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is right around the corner. And what’s a festival if it doesn’t offer you a chance to shop till you drop? And Bangalore is perfectly retail ready with special deals on the occasion. So check out what’s on offer: Idol worshipThe first buy for most people is of course a Ganesha figurine. These artefacts make for conversation pieces and we recommend you check out Tangent  — The Furniture Mall. They have an array of tasteful figurines which make for wonderful gifts too. Very exclusiveFor those hooked on to that luxe appeal, there’s the d’Mart Exclusif limited edition Ganesha. Hand-crafted in Capo-di-monte porcelain, these are embellished with coloured Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones and hand-painted with platinum and 24-carat liquid gold. Priced between Rs2.25 lakh and Rs4.5 lakh, these are available in their flagship store at Gowrasri Arcade, Marathalli.

Gold standardAny time is a good time to invest in gold, going by the market. And Tanishq has brought in a special collection of Ganesha pendants. Priced at Rs10,000 and above, these pendants are crafted out of 22-carat gold and range from the light-weight everyday designs to intricately-crafted antique gold heavier pieces. These are available at all the Tanishq showrooms across the country.