Ready for more buyers: Ahead of Deepavali, Jahir expects vegetable sales to quadruple at his stall in Chowrasta Market, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: With Deepavali less than 10 days away, plans are in full swing now for many as they prepare special dishes and Indian sweets for the festivities.
Vegetarian and meat dishes, along with sweet and savoury snacks, are a must to kick-start the celebration, and shops are stocking up on essentials to meet the anticipated rise in demand.
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