Sri Murugan

You can find us at 56 East Car Street in Chidambaram. Being right on the Car Street means we see a lot of the town’s life passing by every single day. When the festivals happen, the whole road changes, but most days it’s just the usual mix of cycles and people walking. We’ve been operating from this spot for quite some time now. The shop is a straightforward place with a front counter and storage in the back. It’s not a large space, but we make it work for everything we need to do. Usually, the morning starts with sweeping the front and getting the lights on. We don't spend much time worrying about how things look on the outside; we just care about getting the daily tasks sorted. There’s a certain rhythm to working in Chidambaram that you don’t find in the bigger cities. Things move a bit slower, and people usually have time for a quick chat while they're waiting. Our walls are painted a simple color that’s faded a bit over the years, and the wooden shelves have seen a lot of use. We don't have any fancy signs or flashing lights. If you walk down the street, you’ll see us there among the other local businesses. It’s a practical setup meant for work, not for showing off. We just handle the customers as they come in and try to stay on top of the orders that come through.