KR Market

KR Market, officially Krishnarajendra Market, is a historic wholesale and retail market in central Bengaluru, Karnataka, near Kalasipalya. Established in 1928 and named after Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, it is one of the city's largest and oldest markets. Known for its vibrant flower market, fresh produce, spices, and household goods, the three-storey heritage building and bustling open areas attract visitors seeking local commerce and cultural experience.

Visitors can expect a bustling, crowded market complex centered around a three-storey heritage building with open courtyards and narrow lanes. Ground floor and surrounding streets are filled with vibrant flower stalls, fresh fruits and vegetables, spices, and household utensils. The atmosphere is lively and noisy with vendors, wholesale activity especially in early morning, and a mix of indoor and outdoor shopping areas reflecting everyday local commerce.

Established in 1928 and named after Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore, KR Market was developed as a modern market complex during the British period. It was among the first markets in Bengaluru to have been provided with modern amenities at the time and has remained a major wholesale and retail trading centre for nearly a century.

KR Market is a major cultural and commercial hub of Bengaluru, renowned for its wholesale flower trade supplying garlands and flowers for daily use and festivals. It reflects the city's traditional market culture, local trading practices, and everyday community life, attracting both locals and visitors for its authentic bazaar experience.