Russell Market

Russell Market is a historic municipal market located in Shivajinagar, central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built in 1927 in Indo-Saracenic style and named after T. B. Russell, Municipal Commissioner of the Bangalore Cantonment, it was established to serve the British cantonment residents. The market is notable for its arched colonial structure, bustling trade in fresh produce, flowers, spices and meat, and its long-standing role as a multicultural commercial hub in the city.

Visitors can expect a bustling, covered heritage market building with arched facades, high vaulted interiors and rows of stalls. Inside, vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, meat and household goods. The surroundings are busy urban streets in Shivajinagar with heavy foot traffic, street vendors and nearby shops. Visitors can walk through narrow aisles, observe daily trade, shop for produce and flowers, and view the colonial-era architecture from inside and outside.

Constructed in 1927 by the British administration for the Bangalore Cantonment and inaugurated by T. B. Russell, Municipal Commissioner. Built in Indo-Saracenic style to provide a centralized market for residents of the cantonment. The market suffered a major fire in 2012 affecting parts of the structure, followed by restoration efforts. It remains one of Bengaluru's oldest continuously operating municipal markets.

A long-standing multicultural commercial hub in Shivajinagar reflecting the diverse communities of Bengaluru, known for traditional flower, produce and spice trade, and for its role in daily life and festive shopping, especially during local festivals.