BELAGAVI
While the world goes to Goa, Goans visit Belagavi. This is an age-old perception that exists since times immemorial. Be it during the Portuguese era or post-liberation, Belagavi and Goa share a bond that has strengthened over the years.
The bond of friendship is so old that even today many traders from yesteryears share many nostalgic memories of the past. The friendship that began since times immemorial kept on maturing and became more intimate despite heavy restrictions and prohibitions.
The same bonds of intimate friendship and bonding has flourished even more in the post-liberation era.
“Those days, Goans were depending on goods and services from Belagavi perhaps since the Portuguese ruled Goa for over 450 years. However, in 1955, India even imposed an economic blockade on Goa due to which supply of goods and services became increasingly difficult,” a veteran businessman said reminiscing the nostalgic memories.
“On the other side of the border, the Portuguese soldiers used to identify any Indian entering Goa border as a nationalist and there was always a fear of getting arrested or tormented. Hence many times we had to literally smuggle goods in Goa,” the businessman said.
Many veterans in Belagavi also shared the role they played during Goa’s Liberation, as to how they used to enter Goa in the guise of traders, and how the womenfolk collected bhaji-bhakri etc. for those freedom fighters who were engaged in a Satyagraha against the Portuguese.
With today’s flourishing relations, trade between Belagavi and Goa is based on a strong foundation of friendship and brotherhood which was laid during the pre-liberation era.
Thanks to these connections and ancestral roots, Belagavi has today become the most preferred shopping and a pleasant weekend for the people across Goa.
With the arrival of Diwali festival, Belagavi market is all set to cater to the needs of Goans. Showrooms displaying the best of garments, gold and jewellery, furnishings, kids garments and other variety of home needs especially for Diwali are available in plenty and with special offers to the Goan shoppers. Many of the shops and showrooms are having fabulous offers for the Diwali and the wedding season to follow.
Goans are advised to visit the many showrooms and shops for their needs and requirements and also for any special offers. Some of them are the multi-storeyed and multi brand centrally located Jai Ganesh Wholesale Saree Depot at Anantshayan Galli, Daffodils, the kids shoppe at Ramdev Galli having two showrooms, Sanghvi Jewellers at Kirloskar Road having a vast collection and best offers on gold and jewellery, Stylish Living, Opp Millenium Garden, Tilakwadi, the imposing and the biggest world class furniture mall spread at three floors and V Decor, the regions biggest showroom for furnishings conveniently located at the Ramling Khind Galli near a few steps away from the Nucleus Mall.
STYLISH LIVING
Stylish Living, a world-class ready-made furniture showroom mall, is located at Tilakwadi near Goaves, opposite Millenium Garden, and has been serving the Goans for over 25 years. The showroom, spread across 18,000 sq ft over three floors, offers the widest range of office and home furniture.
Attractive and durable designs of furniture, such as bedroom sets, sofa sets, dining tables, wardrobes, and other furniture, including office furniture, are made available under one roof.
Founded by noted entrepreneur from Belagavi, Suresh Porwal, his son Prietesh Porwal is ably carrying forward the legacy. This Diwali, Stylish Living Mall is offering up to 60 per cent discount.
“We have a long relationship with Goans and have reached many Goan homes and offices across Goa,” Suresh Porwal said.
V DECOR
The imposing new showroom of V Décor, dealing in home and office furnishings and interiors, is located at Ramling Khind Galli, Belagavi. It is owned by enterprising brothers Yogesh and Girish Kewlani. “Since April, we have been serving from a sprawling 6,400 sq ft furnishings mall, located at Ramling Khind Galli near Nucleus Mall, with easy access and convenient parking facilities around. Hence, elevate your living experience with our class and multiply the joy of living,” Yogesh Kewlani said.
The showroom has everything to furnish your home, office, etc. The widest range of curtains, furnishings, mattresses, drapery rods and tracks, Roman curtains, all types of blinds, wooden vinyl & multisport turf flooring, artificial lawn, green walls, carpets, door mats, bed sheets, blankets, quilts, dohar, comforters, Saint Gobain fibre glass mosquito mesh, etc. are available here, Girish Kewlani said.
Eye-catching interiors and displays of wall posters, blinds, wallpapers, carpets, mattresses, customised blinds, bed linens, bath linens, customised wall posters, all carpets, artificial lawns, and mattresses satisfy customer needs. “We offer special discounts for Goans,” Yogesh said.
DAFFODILS
Centrally located at Ramdev Galli, Daffodils has been the only shop with a wide range of products for newborns to 15-year-old children.
Owned by Mahesh Hattarki, a young entrepreneur, the popularity of the shop encouraged the owners to start another showroom spread across 2,500 sq ft and two floors at Ramdev Galli.
Girls can choose from the ghagra choli, ballgown, capri set, legging set, frocks, leggings, palazzos, tops, shorts, etc. For boys, garments like baba suits, blazers, formal shirts, T-shirts, trousers, shorts, jeans, etc. are available in large varieties.
Known for their reasonable rates, courteous services, and special discounts for Goans, “our showroom has been frequented and patronised by a large number of Goans,” said Hattarki.
SANGHVI JEWELLERS
One of the most famous gold and jewellery outlets, Sanghvi Jewellers at Kirloskar Road, here, offers a wide range of traditional and modern designs and has a strong customer base in Goa, Sindhudurg, and the Southern Maharashtra region.
While meeting the ethnic and traditional demands, the showroom, which is ideally located, has adapted to the demands of the new generation, catering to a wide range of modern jewellery.
“Premium collections and antique to modern jewellery are our specialities, embracing elegance with our perfectly crafted gold jewellery. We offer varieties in rose gold jewellery, 18-carat gold jewellery, chokers, necklaces, kadas, bangles, earrings, and dancing diamonds,” Mahendra Porwal said.
This also includes antique jewellery, haar, and traditional and exquisite trending jewellery comprising gold, kundan uncut, ruby, emerald, precious stones, diamonds, etc., including a wider range of festive collections. “With our unmatched varieties, assisted by courteous customer service, we have developed a strong base of customers,” Abhishek Porwal said.
Refreshing weekend
After heavy and incessant rains, the city of Belagavi has become refreshingly clean and green offering a highly salubrious climate and very cool and crispy weather. Though the approach roads are not that welcoming, the routes via Chorla and Tillari are in better shape for Goans to travel to Belagavi for a refreshing weekend and a pleasant shopping experience.
The City of Belagavi awaits Goans during this festive season for a comfortable shopping, pleasant living while they tantalise their taste buds at the famous multicusine veg and non-veg restaurants and joints along with families and friends.
