Shekhawat Kirana Store

I opened Shekhawat Kirana Store in Shankar Vihar on Nangal Road because I wanted to work for myself. Jhotwara is a busy part of town and there is always something happening outside the shop door. We mostly sell basic kirana items like spices, rice, and different types of oil. The space is not very large, so I have to be careful about how I stack the boxes so they don't fall over. I spend a lot of time scooping out grains and weighing them for customers who prefer to buy in bulk. The road outside is often dusty, especially when the big trucks go by, so I have to wipe down the counters several times a day. I have a small radio that plays old songs in the background while I work. It keeps the place from feeling too quiet during the afternoon slump. Most of my customers are people from the nearby houses who have been coming here for years. We chat about their families or the local news while I pack their groceries. I don't have any fancy marketing or big banners. Just the name of the store and the goods on the shelves. It is honest work and it keeps me connected to the people in Shankar Vihar. I try to stay open late because I know people often forget things they need for breakfast the next day.