Achalchand Punvanchand

In the middle of the Old City, you'll find us at Shop Number 2 in Katla Bazar. It’s a busy spot, especially when the market is in full swing. We are Achalchand Punvanchand, and we have been in this location for a long time. The street outside is narrow, so you can't really bring a car down here. Most people just walk or use a scooter. Every morning, we roll up the shutters and start organizing the stock. The walls are a bit old and the paint is peeling in some corners, but it serves us well enough. We don't have any fancy signs or bright lights to get attention. Most people know where we are because they’ve been coming to this part of Jodhpur for years. It gets very loud with all the vendors shouting and the bells from the rickshaws. We usually have tea delivered from the stall around the corner a couple of times a day. That’s when we take a small break. The rest of the time, we are busy checking lists or talking to people who walk in. It’s a simple setup with wooden counters and some stools. We try to keep things organized, but sometimes boxes pile up when a new delivery arrives. By the time evening comes, the bazaar is even more packed. We just keep doing our thing until it's time to lock up and head back home through the small lanes. That’s our day.