Mohrilal Shri Narayan Kirana & General Merchant

Mohrilal Shri Narayan Kirana & General Merchant has been operating out of 86 Kabir Marg in the Bani Park area for quite a while now. The name is a bit of a mouthful, so most people just say they are going to the kirana shop on the corner. Inside, it smells like a mix of dried spices, lentils, and the jute bags we keep everything in. The wooden counters are worn down at the edges from years of people leaning on them while they wait for their groceries to be weighed. We spend a lot of time in the back room moving sacks of sugar or flour around, and there is always a layer of dust that seems to settle on the jars no matter how much we wipe them. Bani Park is a bit quieter than the main city markets, but Kabir Marg still gets its share of traffic and noise throughout the day. We have these old metal scales that we still use for some things, and the weights have grown smooth over time. Usually, the mornings are for the older folks who want to beat the heat, and the evenings bring in the families. We don't have any bright signs or fancy lights, just the basic stuff people need for their kitchens and houses. Sometimes a stray dog will sit by the door for some shade, and we just let it be until the sun goes down.