Bhagwan Das General Store

My store is right on Station Road in Jaipur, Shop No-1. We are directly in front of the Police Chowki, so it’s a very easy place to find. Being near the station means there’s always a lot of foot traffic. I see all sorts of people, from travelers looking for water to locals buying their daily groceries. I’ve been running this shop, Bhagwan Das General Store, for many years. The shelves are filled with everything from soap and toothpaste to bags of flour and pulses. It gets very dusty with all the vehicles passing by on Station Road, so I spend a lot of time with a duster in my hand. It’s a noisy location, but you get used to the horns and the shouting. I have an old wooden counter that’s been here since my father ran the place. Sometimes the door hinges squeak and I keep meaning to oil them, but I always forget. I don't have any staff, just me and occasionally my son if he's not busy with his own things. We try to keep a bit of everything because you never know what a traveler might need. It’s a long day, starting early and closing late, but it’s what I know. Station Road is never quiet, and neither is the shop. I keep a stack of newspapers near the entrance for people to buy, but half the time they just stand there and read the headlines for free. It’s all part of the job here.