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Bustle at the Borivli flower market. PICS/NIMESH DAVE

Dadar flower market comes alive. PICS/SHADAB KHAN

A flower vendor sells his wares in the middle of a divider at SV Road in Borivli. PICS/NIMESH Dave

Bulk flower for sale at Dadar market. PICS/Ashish Raje

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