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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Market in Indore, India}}<br />
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| retail_market_name = Sarafa Bazaar <br> सर्राफा बाज़ार<br />
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| location = [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]<br />
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| goods_sold = [[Food]], [[Cuisine]] and [[Jewellery]] <br />
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'''Sarafa Bazaar''' ([[English language|English]]: Sarafa Market) is a [[jewellery]] market and night street [[food court]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebetterindia.com/58374/sarafa-bazaar-night-market-indore/|title=Discover Sarafa Bazaar, Where Indore Comes Alive Every Night|publisher=The Better India|author=Sanchari Pal|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref> located in central [[Indore]], [[India]]. Sarafa is one of the market in [[India]] which remains as a [[jewellery]] marketplace at daytime and converts itself into a street [[food court]] at night.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/visit-indores-sarafa-indias-only-night-street-food-market/articleshow/46677266.cms|title=Visit Indore's Sarafa, India's only night street food market|publisher=[[Times of India]]|access-date=6 November 2016}}</ref> The market consists of two sub-markets namely Bada Sarafa Bazaar and Chhota Sarafa Bazaar. [[Indore]]'s Sarafa Bazaar is a popular tourist place because of its diverse [[cuisine]] and night lifestyle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://travel.india.com/indore/places-to-visit/bazaar-sarafa-bazar/|title=Sarafa Bazaar in Indore|publisher=India Travel|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The market originated as the central jewellery market in the city of [[Indore]]. Located 2 Kilometres from Indore's central marketplace Rajwada, Sarafa was the central trading point for jewellery, artefacts and ornaments. Due to its location and a large number of commuters and tourists, street food vendors started putting stalls and selling fast-food, snacks and [[chaat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2006/jun/13rest.htm|title=A Chaat Bazaar in Indore|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref> Eventually, street food vendors were allowed to put stalls after 8 PM (after jewellery market closes) until morning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indorerocks.com/attractions/attractions/Sarafa_Bazaar/20052|title= Sarafa Bazaar|publisher=Beyond Key Inc., Indore Rocks!|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref> Sarafa is also the place of origin of Bada Sarafa Cotton Association, Indore and Madhya Pradesh Sarafa Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-laws.com/Encyclopedia/Browse/Case?CaseId=417891381000|title=Bada Sarafa Cotton Association, Indore|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Cuisine==<br />
The following are the most popular recipes for with the [[food court|court]] is famous for:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natgeotraveller.in/food-guide-sarafa-bazaar-indores-legendary-night-food-market/|title=Indore's Legendary Night Food Market|author=NatGeo Traveller|publisher=National Geographic|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref><br />
* Bhutte ka Kees<br />
* Jalebi<br />
* Ratalu<br />
* Khopra Pattice<br />
* Garadu<br />
* [[Indori Poha|Poha-Jalebi]]<br />
* Malpua<br />
* Rabri<br />
* kachori vijay chat house<br />
* [[Kulfi]]<br />
* Mawa Baati<br />
* Malai Rabdi<br />
* Coconut Crush<br />
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Some popular vendors include ''Joshi Ke Dahi Bade (since 1977)'' (Joshi's [[Dahi Vada|Dahi Bade]]), ''Nagori Ki Shikanji'' (Nagori's [[Shikanjvi]]) and ''Rajhans ka Daal Bafla'' (Rajhans' [[Daal Baati]]).<br />
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==Sarafa in Smart City Project==<br />
{{Main article|Smart City Indore}}<br />
[[Smart City Indore]] is an initiative launched by [[Indore Municipal Corporation]], which includes the participation of residents to qualify Indore to the Smart City Mission launched by the [[Government of India]] in first round by taking suggestions and feedback from the residents. Indore is shortlisted by the Ministry of Urban Development as one of the 100 cities under Smart City Mission. The project aims to emphasize development in various sectors including Governance, Transportation, Energy & Waste Management, Water Management, Finance, Health & Education, Infrastructure, and Heritage.<br />
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Sarafa Bazaar and the Rajwada suburb are selected as the regions to be developed under the initiative. The [[Indore Municipal Corporation]] and [[Indore Development Authority]] have started working on underground ducts for the overhead cables in the region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/indore/indore-underground-ducts-to-free-smart-city-of-messy-overhead-cables/story-L1ApeenyfH3Cx6q5jTXl6O.html|title=Indore Underground Ducts to Free Smart City of Messy Overhead Cables|author=Vinit, Indore|publisher=Hindustan Times|accessdate=6 November 2016}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
{{Neighbourhoods of Indore}}<br />
{{Indore Metropolitan Region}}<br />
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[[Category:Bazaars]]<br />
[[Category:Bazaars in India]]<br />
[[Category:Culture of Indore]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Indore]]</div>Heriberto60T