Jugal Kishor General Store

Jugal Kishor General Store is right at the Pathabari Chauk in Agra’s Main Bazar. The Chauk is always a mess of cycles and people, which makes our shop a busy place to be. We have been here for quite a while and the walls are a bit stained from the monsoon rains over the years. Inside the store, you will find rows of pulses, rice, and different kinds of oils. We also keep smaller items like thread, needles, and batteries in the glass cabinet under the counter. The glass is a bit scratched up but you can still see through it. Every morning we start by lighting an incense stick and then we begin the work of dusting the bottles and tins. The shop is quite narrow so we have to be careful when moving around so we don't knock anything over. Most of our customers are locals who live in the narrow lanes nearby. They come in to get their daily supplies and often stay for a few minutes to talk about the weather or the price of vegetables. We use a simple iron scale for weighing things out and it’s served us well for a long time. The street outside is dusty and loud, but inside it feels familiar and steady. We just keep the shelves full and wait for the next person to walk through the door during the day.