Agarwal Marbles

We’ve been here at Agarwal Marbles on Hanuman Mandir Road for quite some time now. It’s a busy spot in Betia Hata, and if you walk by, you’ll likely see us moving slabs around or just chatting with folks from the neighborhood. Running a marble business isn't always pretty. There’s a lot of heavy lifting and the yard gets dusty, especially when the wind picks up and blows through the open gates. Most days, we’re just making sure the stacks are organized so people can actually see what they’re looking at without tripping over anything. We keep different kinds of stones here, mostly marbles that people use for their floors or kitchen renovations. It’s a local operation, nothing fancy at all. We don't have a big air-conditioned showroom with lights; it’s more of a practical place where you see the material exactly as it is. Sometimes the delivery trucks block the narrow part of the road, which can be a bit of a headache for the neighbors, but we try to move things fast. People come in asking all sorts of questions about which stone lasts longer or what looks good with white walls. We just tell them what we know from seeing these stones every day for years. It’s mostly just me and a couple of guys working the yard. We know the regulars and even the people who just stop by because they’re passing the temple. If you need something for your house, you can just drop by and look through the piles.