Balaji Kirana General Store

Out here in Luniyawas, on the Goner Road near the Jaipur G P O area, you’ll find our little store. Balaji Kirana General Store is pretty much what the name says. We carry a bit of everything that a household might run out of. The shop is small and the aisles are narrow, so you have to be careful not to knock things over. We’ve been part of this community for a while now. Most mornings start with the milk delivery and it doesn't really stop until we close up late at night. It’s a family-run thing, so you’ll usually see one of us sitting behind the counter. We don't have any computers, just a notebook and a pen for keeping track of things. The neighborhood has changed a lot, but we’re still here. It’s not the most modern shop, and the lighting is a bit dim in the back. We keep the fans running all day to deal with the heat. People come in to buy groceries and stay for a quick chat about the weather or the news. It’s just a regular part of life here. We don't try to be anything else. The G P O area is always buzzing, and being on the way to Luniyawas means we see a lot of travelers too. We keep the basics like lentils, rice, and oil, but also some snacks for the kids. The shelves are made of old wood and they creak a bit. We don't have a uniform or anything. We just wear our regular clothes and stay out of the sun when we can.