Harish General Store

The shop is right by Agra Gate, and it’s been there long enough that the paint is peeling a bit on the shutters. Every morning I get here early to sweep the dust off the front step because the traffic on the main road kicks up so much dirt. Inside, it’s not very big, just rows of shelves packed with whatever we could fit this week. Some days the lightbulb in the back flickers, but I haven't gotten around to changing the wiring yet. People walk in from the gate and sometimes they just want to stand under the fan for a minute because it gets so hot outside. I spend most of my time moving boxes around or checking what’s running low. It’s mostly just me here, and sometimes my nephew comes to help when things get busy in the evenings. The shelves are a bit crowded, and you have to know exactly where things are or you’ll be looking for a while. It’s not a fancy place, just a regular store where the floor is a bit uneven and the counter is worn down from people leaning on it. I try to keep things organized, but when a big delivery comes in, there are stacks in the aisles for a few hours. That’s just how it goes here at Agra Gate. Most of the people who come in live right nearby, so we know their names and what they usually need.