If you have gone to Pallavaram sandhai (open exhibition ground) on Fridays then you would have noticed many vendors competing with each other. The old trunk road that runs parallel to the G.S.T Road is the exact place where these vendors would be busy.
The sensational information is that despite the online boom the santhai at Pallavaram has retained its charm and has been wooing many people. Not many of us would be aware of the fact that this Pallavaram Sandhai has been there since the last 150 years. It is true that this sandhai has got the reputation of selling everything under the sun.
Not only for household buyers but also for many small-time vendors from other places, this Pallavaram sandhai has been superb.
Things we can get in Pallavaram sandhai:
There are so many useful things we would be able to get in this sandhai. These are groceries, clothings, food, furniture, antiques, pets, electrical equipment etc. It is noteworthy that this sandhai also sells exotic birds, pedigree pups plus others like rabbits, doves and fighter roosters etc.
In this Pallavaram sandhai a person from Thiruvottiyur has been selling sweet candy for nearly 10 years and it has become highly popular among kids. The sandhai has been growing and many new vendors have been making their presence felt here.
A documentary produced by the Kutty Documentary Channel showcases the liveliness of this Pallavaram sandhai. It must be taken into account that the earthiness of the sandhai and its place in Chennai city has retained Madras in its parts.