Summary:
The toy market in Begusarai, Bihar has started to resemble the famous Sadar Bazar in Delhi. With changing times, the traditional clay toys have been replaced by plastic and fiber toys. Customers are willing to pay more for durable and long-lasting toys, leading to an increase in the plastic toy market in Begusarai.
A large variety of toys from Punjab, Delhi, and Gujarat are available for purchase in the Begusarai toy market. Aken, a resident of Rajasthan, travels to Begusarai with his family every year to set up a shop selling toys. The market is open from 8 am to 10 pm and offers a wide range of toys, ranging from INR 150 to INR 5000. The sellers showcase the durability of the toys by climbing on them, ensuring customer satisfaction.
The toy selling profession has been passed down through generations in Begusarai. Nowadays, people prefer to buy electric toys made of plastic and fiber. Therefore, the sellers do not have to worry about selling their toys. With over 10 shops in the market, offering more than 50 types of toys, customers can find toys suitable for their homes or for their children. Items such as tractors, home decorations, airplanes, piggy banks, and various other items are popular among customers.
बेगूसराय के बाजार में खिलौने बेचने की व्यापारिक गतिविधि तेजी से बढ़ रही है। पहले जहां बच्चों के लिए मिट्टी के खिलौने बाजार में मिलते थे, अब प्लास्टिक और फाइबर के खिलौने बढ़ रहे हैं। यहां पंजाब, दिल्ली और गुजरात से खिलौने लाए जाते हैं और उनकी कीमतें 150 रुपए से लेकर 5 हजार रुपए तक होती हैं। खिलौने की मजबूती की दिखाते हुए उन्हें बेचा जाता है। यहां ट्रैक्टर, जीप, एयरोप्लेन, भगवान की मूर्तियां और अन्य आइटम मिलते हैं। यह खिलौने बाजार नवंबर से मार्च तक सजता है।