Pan Balaji Kirana & General Store

Our place, Pan Balaji Kirana & General Store, is located on Salawash Raod in the Sangaria part of Jodhpur. We are right by the Sangaria Phatak, so you can often hear the trains passing by or the sound of the crossing gates. It’s a lively little spot. We sell a bit of everything here. Of course, we have the kirana staples like dal, rice, and spices, but we also have the general store side for things like soap, pens, and small toys. And as the name says, we have the pan section too. A lot of people stop by after their meals for a quick pan or just to pick up a packet of biscuits. The shop is quite small, so I have to be careful about how I stack the boxes so they don't fall over. I usually have the radio playing some old songs in the background while I work. My neighbors are my main customers, and they often come in just to tell me the local news or complain about the heat. It’s a very informal environment. I don't wear a uniform or anything, just my normal clothes. We stay open seven days a week because people always need something, even on Sundays. It’s hard work being here all day, but it feels good to be part of the Sangaria community. We don't have a website or anything; we just rely on people seeing us at the Phatak.