The Bazaars of Hyderabad

crowns for the brow of a bridegroom chaplets to garland his bed sheets of white blossoms new-gathered to perfume the sleep of the dead body

what do flower girls weave

citron,pomegranate and plum

what do fruit men cry?

wristlet , anklet and ring bells for the feel of blue pigeons frail as a dragon flys wing gridles of gold for dancers scabbards of gold for the King

what do gold smiths make

spells for the aeons to come

what do magician chant

Sandal wood,Heena and spice

what do maidens grind

turbans of Crimson and sliver tunics of purple brocade mirrors with panel of Amber daggers with handles of Jade

what do merchants sell?

cithar,sarangi and drum

what do musicians chant?

saffron ,lentil and rice

what do vendors weigh

chessman and Ivory dice

what do you call, pedlars