Ludhiana, March 13 -- The city markers are buzzing with activity ahead of Holi as shoppers step out to buy good to enjoy the festivities.

According to shopkeepers, the craze for colour-emitting crackers, fog guns and sky shots has overshadowed traditional Holi items such as water guns and balloons.

They say that among the biggest crowd-pullers are fog guns and colour-emitting drones, priced around Rs.70 and Rs.40 per piece, respectively. The shopkeepers said colour-infused cylinders, which come in seven to eight shades and range from Rs.150 to Rs.1,400 are also among the shoppers' favourites.

Crackers infused with colours such as gun-style firecrackers colour sticks and sky shots, are in high demand, with prices varying from Rs.220 to ...