Maruthu General Stores

Our store is located at 119 on the Main Road in Kothanur. It is a busy spot because the road carries a lot of traffic going in and out of the area. We open up early in the morning, usually before the sun is fully up, to get everything ready for the first customers. The shop is filled with all sorts of items piled up on shelves that reach almost to the ceiling. We have to use a small step ladder to get to the things on the top rows. The floor is concrete and has some cracks here and there from years of moving heavy boxes around. We spend a lot of time checking inventory and making sure everything is where it should be. It is a lot of physical work, lifting crates and unpacking bags. There is a small counter where we keep the cash box and a notepad for writing things down. The light inside is a bit dim because the front door is the main source of sunshine. We often have the radio playing softly in the background to keep us company. Neighbors often stop by to pick up what they need for dinner or just to say hello. It is a very routine life, but we like the familiarity of the street and the people we see every day. There is no fancy branding here, just the name on a board outside and a lot of hard work inside.