Shiw Ratan Nakipuria

Shiw Ratan Nakipuria is tucked away in Old Bata Gali. This is over in the Mahabirstan part of Siliguri Town. If you have ever been to Old Bata Gali, you know it is a narrow little lane. It can be a bit of a squeeze when two people are trying to walk past each other with bags, but it has a lot of character. We have been in this spot for a long time. Siliguri - 734004 is the pincode, but most people just know it as the old market area. It’s not the kind of place where you find big glass buildings or fancy lobbies. It’s just old brick and concrete and a lot of history. We spend our days here doing the usual work. The lighting inside isn't the brightest, but it is enough to see what we are doing. Sometimes the rain makes a lot of noise on the roof, which can be distracting, but you get used to it. We don't put on any acts here. It is just a straightforward local business. Most of our neighbors in the Gali are the same way. We all just know each other and mind our own business. It is a very normal, everyday kind of life here in Mahabirstan. We open the shutters in the morning and close them when the sun goes down. That is just how Shiw Ratan Nakipuria operates.