I’ve been passing through the milk market of Jaipur, called Doodh Mandi (Doodh= milk, Mandi=bazaar/market) for the last few months almost every weekend, without giving it any thought. One fine day, I decided to explore this market, which is located in the walled city area on Amer Road. It is one of Jaipur morning market to explore. The market was buzzing with people – milk sellers, agents, etc. Most of the menfolk were dressed in traditional attire – white dhoti & kurta, which meant they were from the upcountry Jaipur.
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This market comes alive at 6 AM with milk sellers congregating here. Most sellers collect milk from their own villages or from the nearby villages. They usually load large milk cans onto local buses or jeeps to bring them to the market.
Many of them prefer to carry these milk jars onto their bikes & rides all the way to such markets from their respective villages.
Agents too congregate here in large numbers, as for some milk sellers with only a small quantity of milk to sell, it makes little economic sense for them to visit such markets. Therefore, agents are a vital link as they collect milk from milk sellers in the villages. With enough quantity to sell, they supply milk to the buyers in the city.
This market mainly caters to the bulk buyers of milk like the restaurant owners, sweet –mithai shop owners, caterers, etc.
The market activities continue until noon, after which the milk sellers return back to their villages. Most of them are from the villages located within a 100 km radius. Many tourists visit this unique market in Jaipur; it’s an interesting place to visit and explore local culture and people. There are many other locations where milk sellers congregate in Jaipur.
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It would be nice to see a “Like” button on the page. For I do. Do you have a page that talks about the equipment used for the photos? Cheers Jamie.
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Jamie! There is a like button on this page. Thanks for liking and appreciation… 🙂
I was thinking recently about creating a page for this. I’ll do this soon. Thanks! 🙂
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ARVI,
I found that button, thanks! J.
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It’s interesting to know how markets operate in places I don’t know. Your photos tell us so much – each one capturing a little scene being played out. I love to see the traditional local clothing, too. 🙂
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This market is authentic one! Buzzing with activity. while some market caters to tourists, this one is pretty authentic and offbeat
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Yes, I could see it was authentic. Your post was good look at real life.
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That is such a cool market! I didn’t know they sold milk that way.
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Well, that’s a traditional market. I’m sure there must some similar system in countryside areas in England too.
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I watched out milk being collected from the dairy this morning and now I see this. I love seeing different cultures doing things theur own way. Lovely post.
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Thanks, Orla. Do they still do things in old fashioned way there? Are traditions being followed? Most places are adopting American methods. I feel these traditions makes us distinct. Certainly, makes travel interesting. 😃
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We have milking machines and a lorry pick up. Less traditional than a milking stool but because we are a small farm there are still a lot of very traditional methods here. We do take pride in lots of traditions here though.
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Hi, It would be great if you could visit our dairy in Amer – MILK AND MEADOWS, milk_meadows
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These photos of Dudh Mandi bring back memories of the dudh katta in Kolhapur.
Fabulously photographed as usual Arv!
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Dudh Katta sounds interesting. Is it different from what you see here?
I’m happy to know you liked these pictures, Sandhya 🙂
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Enjoyed your post and photos. We used to see milk in these cans when I was growing up, but not these days.
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Ah! Interesting. That’s evolution of a society or economy. Some traditions are still being carried on out here. 🙂
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Probably economy. I remember the days of free milk at Primary school also, but I’m a little older than you! 😉
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wow. That seems like a different world altogather. 🙂
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It was! I believe that society around the world has become so money-orientated that all the good deeds from before have vanished.
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I can only agree with you. We live in the age of consumerism which is all about instant gratification. Humanity has taken a back seat. But that’s the reality. Appreciate your thoughts, Nilla. 🙂
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Ganesh deary
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