Hata or haats are open-air markets that serve as a trading venue for people residing in rural areas and small towns, especially in India. When it comes to Odisha, there are specific haats like vegetable market, cattle market, fish market . But have you ever heard of market specifically for weddings and marriages? Don’t be surprised because such market does exist in Odisha. Boudh district is majorly known for ginger and turmeric production. And it has created a name for itself in India for spices. But do you know it also has a really fantastic market to buy clothing, jewellery and furniture for your big day? Yes, the marriage haat which is fondly known as ‘Bahaghara hata’ is popular for being a budget-friendly wedding shopping destination. Every year, the haat remains open for four days beginning Makar Sankranti so that people enjoy both the Makar Mela and shopping in the market. The reason why it’s on everybody’s radar is that you will find everything from accessories like luggage bags and jewellery to bespoke lehengas and sherwanis, all at affordable rates. It is popular for its budget-friendly wedding shopping. Be it brass utensils, furnitures or jewellery, you can find everything in this market. Traders eagerly wait for this seasonal haat to make brisk business every year. It may be mentioned that the haat was not organised for last two years due to Covid restrictions. That’s why, it witnessed heavy rush this year.