Keshriyajee Kirana Stores

Keshriyajee Kirana Stores is located in the Devjipura area of Shahibaug in Ahmedabad. We are right across from the old Dariyakhan Ghummat, which is a big stone structure everyone knows. The shop is full of the smell of different spices and grains because that is what we do mostly. We have big sacks of Basmati rice and different types of lentils sitting on the floor. It is an old-fashioned kirana store. We spend a lot of time measuring things out into smaller bags for customers. The Ahmedabad heat is no joke, so we try to do most of our heavy lifting in the early morning before the sun gets too high. We have a small wooden desk where we sit and watch the street. People from the nearby apartments come in for their weekly groceries. They know we have been here for years and they trust the way we do things. We don't have any flashy displays or bright neon signs. The light in the store is a bit dim, but we know every corner of it. Sometimes the neighbors stop by just to talk for a few minutes while they wait for their items to be packed. It is a quiet kind of business, based on long days and steady work. We just keep the shelves stocked and the floor swept, making sure we have what the local kitchens need. It's just a part of the daily life here in Devjipura.