Also known as Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Market
named after a local patriot, the old Victorian building is located north
of the Victoria Terminus station. Built in 1869, it used to be the city's
wholesale produce market. Just above the main entrance there is a bas-relief
designed by Lockyard Kipling, father of Rudyard Kipling depicting workers
in a wheat field. The market has interesting varieties of fresh produce
at wholesale rates- fruits and vegetables, a meat section, imported cheese,
chocolate etc. There is a bazaar area Lohar chawl across the street with
an extensive range of goods. Nearby is Kiplings' cottage where Rudyard
was born.
