Jwala Kiran Store

Jwala Kiran Store is located at 3245 Kalyan Ji Ka Rasta, right inside Chandpole Bazar. This area is very old and the lanes are quite narrow. You can’t even bring a big car down here most of the time. We’ve been running this store for many years now. It’s a small place, but we pack a lot of stuff into it. From pulses to soap, we try to have what the local families need for their kitchens. The walls are a bit dusty and the floor is uneven, but that’s just how these old buildings are. Every morning we sweep the front and set out the bins. We get a lot of regulars who stop by on their way home. We usually chat about the weather or how the market is doing while we weigh out their items. It’s a slow process sometimes because we like to talk. We don't use any of those modern computers for the bills, we just write it down in the book. Sometimes it gets really hot in the summer, and the small fan we have doesn't do much. But we stay open until late because that’s when people remember they forgot to buy something. It’s a lot of hours on our feet, but we’re used to it. It’s just an honest way to earn a living in the heart of the city.