Even though markets remained dull til day, but as the salary of the employees have been released today, it's expected that the business may get a boost. 

For Bengali people Durga puja is the greatest celebration in the whole year. People, especially women, children and girls eagerly wait for the 1st day of Durga Puja. Already markets are stocked with new collection of dresses.

This year the Mahalaya is October 15, that is 14 days (2 weeks) since today. 

In most of the major clubs preparations have started long back.