Salasar Kirana N General Store

Out in Karni Nagar, Jaipur, you’ll find Salasar Kirana N General Store. It’s a straightforward kind of place where we sell the basics for the kitchen and home. I spend my days weighing out portions of rice or dal for the customers. We don't use those pre-packaged bags for everything; sometimes people just want a small amount. The shop is tucked away a bit, but the locals know where we are. I’ve worked here for a long time, and the routine is ingrained in me now. I wake up, have my tea, and walk over to open the shutters. It’s usually quiet for the first hour, which gives me time to restock the front shelves. I carry various brands of soaps and shampoos, plus all the spices you’d need for a proper meal. The heat in Jaipur can be tough in the summer, so I have a small fan that stays pointed at me all day. I’ve seen kids grow up and start coming in with their own children. It’s a nice feeling, knowing you’ve been a small part of their lives for so long. We don't have a website or any of that modern stuff. If people want to know what we have, they just come in and ask. I try to keep a bit of everything so that nobody walks away empty-handed. It’s just a regular life in a regular shop, and that’s fine.