Sree Subramanyeshwara Provision Stores

This is Sree Subramanyeshwara Provision Stores. We sit right on BPC Road in Krishnarajpuram. It’s a typical grocery spot. We have sacks of rice piled up near the entrance and rows of pulses in jars. It’s been our family business for a while. The space is a bit tight because we try to fit in everything people might need for their kitchens. You’ll find oils, soaps, and those small packets of spices. Early mornings are the busiest when people are getting milk or bread. We don't use a computer for billing, just a notebook and a calculator. Sometimes the pen runs out of ink and we have to hunt for another one. It’s noisy because of the traffic on BPC Road, but we’re used to it by now. We spend a lot of time weighing out grains for customers. My hands usually smell like coriander or turmeric by the end of the day. The shelves are a bit crooked, but they hold the weight. We keep a small stool behind the counter for when things get slow. We know which neighbors prefer which brand of tea. It’s a lot of manual work, lifting bags and stocking the racks. We don't have a big delivery van, just a bicycle for nearby houses. It's just a local provision store doing what it does every day. We close up when the streetlights come on and the road gets a little quieter. It is a long day.