A rainy Janmashtmi goes by and a cloudy Ganesh Chaturthi awaits Ahmedabad as pandals become frequent sights on city roads. The colourful idols and grand mandaps will be accompanied by another stroke of vibrance – flowers. And if the chocolates of the world come from Charlie’s factory, the flowers of Ahmedabad come from Jamalpur Flower Market.

A hub for flower trade, the flower market in Jamalpur starts buzzing right from 4 in the morning.

Suppliers from Nasik, Madhya Pradesh, and nearby villages arrive to fill the 32 dedicated shops. These are the flowers that brighten up our homes, weddings, and festivals.

On a regular day, the market handles 3-4 tons of flowers, but during festive season, the number can soar to an astonishing 50-60 tons, a flower trader told Gujarat Samachar Digital.

Take roses, for instance, which are sourced from Anand and Dholka, adding their lovely fragrance to the city. But the market isn’t just about roses.

Seasonal flowers from Pune, Bangalore, and Mumbai also find their way here.

Marigolds, however, are the true stars of the market, according to the traders. They are the most sought-after flowers, with 25,000 to 30,000 marigolds sold daily. 

Talking about the market, Hasmukhlal Rami, a flower merchant, said, “The Ahmedabad Wholesale Flower Merchant Association, a group of 36 dedicated members, ensures that the city gets its daily dose of fresh blooms. Among them, 32 are wholesalers, while 4 focus on retail. But it’s not just the city dwellers who rely on Jamalpur, nearby villagers also come to the market to buy flowers.”

Whether it’s for a wedding or a festival, Jamalpur Flower Market is the go-to place for all floral things in Ahmedabad. 

So, next time you see a stunning floral arrangement, remember the journey it made from Jamalpur to your place.

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