Amandeep Karyana & Confectionary Store

Right on Ram Tirth Road in the Putlighar area of Amritsar, you'll find Amandeep Karyana & Confectionary Store. The shop is located quite close to the Gurudwara Sahib, which makes the whole neighborhood feel very grounded. It’s a busy spot in Sadar Bazaar. I spend most of my time managing the karyana side of things, like rice and flour, while also keeping an eye on the confectionery jars that the kids love so much. The morning air in Amritsar has a certain feel to it, and I usually have my first tea while watching the street vendors set up their carts. Our shop isn't very big, so we have to use every inch of wall space for shelving. It gets a bit cramped when three or four people are inside at once, but nobody seems to mind. Dealing with the suppliers is probably the most stressful part of the job, especially when the trucks get stuck in the narrow lanes. Sometimes I forget to eat lunch because there’s a sudden rush of people coming from the Gurudwara. The jars of sweets need constant refilling, and the floor needs sweeping every few hours because of all the foot traffic. It’s just a regular life in a busy market. We don't have fancy displays, just the stuff people use every day in their kitchens. It’s loud, it’s a bit messy, and there’s always something that needs fixing before we can close up.