Pahuja Kirana Store

Pahuja Kirana Store is one of the older shops in Palwal. We are a kirana store, which means we focus mostly on food items like grains, pulses, and oils. The shop is usually filled with the smell of raw spices and jute bags. It’s a very practical place. We have sacks of wheat and rice stacked against the walls. Sometimes it’s hard to move around because we keep so much stock. I’ve always thought it’s better to have too much than to run out. I don't have any fancy displays. The dal is kept in open containers so people can see the quality before they buy it. I use a metal scoop to fill the bags. My apron usually has some flour dust on it by midday. It’s hard work, especially when the big trucks come to drop off new stock. I have to help unload the heavy bags myself. The floor is just plain cement and it’s seen a lot of wear over the years. We don't have many young people working here; it’s mostly just me. Customers come in with their own cloth bags, which I like. We don't bother with fancy packaging or branding. People know what they are getting. It’s just a solid, dependable place to get your groceries. We open early and close when the street gets quiet. That’s how it has always been for us.