Sanman General Stores

The store is right here in Shiver, very close to the Renuka Mata Mandir on Market Road. We’ve been around Vaijapur for quite a while now. Most days start pretty early because people heading to the temple or work need things before the sun gets too high. It is a bit dusty out here sometimes but that is just how the market is. We keep mostly basic things that people in Aurangabad need every day. If you live nearby or are just passing through the Taluka, you probably saw our sign. It isn't a fancy place with big lights or anything like that. Just shelves filled with stuff like soap, grains, and some snacks for the kids. Sometimes the delivery trucks come late and we have to wait around, which gets tiring but it is part of the job. We know most of the faces that come through the door. It’s nice when someone stops to chat for a minute while they buy their groceries. Life in Maharashtra moves at its own pace here. The rain can be heavy during the monsoon, so we have to watch the roof, but mostly it is just steady work. People ask for all sorts of things and we try to keep what is useful. It isn't a big supermarket, just a regular general store where you can find what you need without a fuss. We just keep the doors open and do our work every single day.