Ravi Kirana & Genral Stores

Our shop is over at Durga Chowk, specifically Shop -5 in the Bhel area of Bhopal. We’re quite close to Anna Nagar, so we get a lot of people from that neighborhood coming through. It’s a typical kirana and general store where we keep a bit of everything. You’ll see bags of grain near the entrance and shelves full of soaps, shampoos, and biscuits. The shop has been here for a while and the counter is worn down from years of use. It’s not fancy at all, just a functional space for selling daily necessities. We start the day early, usually before the sun is fully up, to get everything ready for the early shoppers. The dust from the road outside settles on everything, so we’re constantly dusting the jars and bottles. Durga Chowk is a lively spot, and there’s always something happening right outside our door. We chat with the regulars about the weather or local news while we pack their bags. It’s a simple way to make a living. The light inside is a bit yellow from the old bulbs we use. We don't have any big advertisements, just the goods stacked up for people to see when they walk by. It’s a small operation, but it keeps us busy from dawn till dusk. We just do our best to keep the shelves full and the people find what they need. The dog from the street often sits outside our door too.