Shree Maha Laxmi Store

If you go down to Bhunja Patti in Jharia, you’ll find Shree Maha Laxmi Store. We are tucked in there near the Main Road. It’s a typical local shop where we sell groceries and general items. Jharia is a busy place with a lot of movement, and our store reflects that energy. We have bags of grains and spices lined up. It’s not a very large space, so things can get a bit tight when there are more than three or four customers inside. We do our best to keep things moving quickly. I’ve spent many years behind this counter. You get to see all sorts of people every day. Some just want a packet of biscuits, while others are buying supplies for the whole month. We don't have fancy lights or air conditioning. It’s just a plain shop with wooden shelves. We get our stock from the local wholesalers and try to keep the prices where they should be. Sometimes the dust from the road gets inside, so we are always dusting off the jars and packets. It’s a lot of work keeping a small business going in Dhanbad, but it’s what we know. We aren't trying to be anything big. Just a place where you can get what you need for your kitchen and go about your day. Usually, we keep the shop open until eight or nine at night, depending on the crowd.