Danev Sabu Bhandar

You can find us at Plot No. 36 on Dunmore Road in Chhatroda. We are part of the Siva Nagar Society area. It’s a bit more of a residential feel here compared to the big city markets. Danev Sabu Bhandar is basically where we spend all our time. We focus on soaps, hence the name. The building is a simple concrete structure, and we’ve got the plot number painted clearly on the front so people don’t get lost. Chhatroda is a growing place, but our little corner feels quite established. We get a lot of locals who just walk over from their houses to get their soap supplies. We don't really do much in the way of decorating. We have the stock, we have a counter, and we have a scale. That’s about it. My brother and I run things, and we usually have a radio playing in the corner to keep us company. The Dunmore Road can get a bit muddy when it rains, so we’re always mopping the floor to keep the shop clean. We’ve been here long enough that we know the names of most of the kids who run past on their way to school. It’s a comfortable life. We don't try to compete with the big supermarkets. We just provide what our neighbors need at a price that makes sense for them. It’s a small shop, but it’s ours and we take care of it every day.