Ashok Ganral Store

Ashok Ganral Store is located right at Adhartal Chowk in Jabalpur. If you know the area, you know how hectic the chowk can get with all the rickshaws and motorbikes zooming past. Our shop is right there in the thick of it. It’s not a very large place, but we try to use every inch of the walls to hang things up. You’ll see packets of chips, sachets of shampoo, and all kinds of small items hanging from the ceiling hooks. I’ve been running this place for years, and my routine doesn't change much. I get here early, pull up the metal shutter, and start by cleaning the front step. Then I look at my notebook to see what I need to order from the wholesalers. Adhartal Chowk is a place where everyone is moving fast, so most of my customers just want to grab something and go. I have to be quick with the change. Sometimes I forget where I put the smaller items because there is so much stuffed into the shelves, but I usually find them after a moment. The heat in Jabalpur can be quite intense, so the afternoons are slow when everyone stays indoors. That’s when I sit on my small stool and read the paper or talk to the neighboring shopkeepers. It’s a simple life, and the store is just a part of the daily bustle of the city.