Surendra Kirana Store

Surendra Kirana Store has been a part of Uklana for a long time now. It’s just a regular grocery shop where we keep the essentials like rice, pulses, and sugar. We open early in the morning before most people are even awake to get everything ready for the day. The shelves are packed pretty tight with jars and packets of spices, and sometimes things fall off if you aren't careful. It’s a small space, so you really have to watch your step when you come in. We know most of the people who walk through the door by their first names. They come in for a kilo of flour or some tea leaves and we usually chat about the weather or what’s happening in town for a bit. Uklana isn't a huge place, so everyone knows what’s going on. We don't have a website or any fancy advertisements. People just know where we are and what we have. Sometimes it gets really crowded in the evenings when everyone is getting things for dinner, and it can be a bit chaotic behind the counter with people shouting their orders. We try our best to keep everything in stock, but sometimes the delivery truck is late and we have to tell people to come back tomorrow. It’s hard work standing on your feet all day and dealing with the heat, but it’s a good life. We just provide what the community needs and keep things moving.