Shri Ram General Store

Our shop, Shri Ram General Store, is tucked away inside the Gantaghar area on Nai Sarak in Jodhpur. If you know the city, you know how busy it gets around the Barla Chowk Post Office. The streets are narrow and there’s always the sound of scooters and people talking. We have been in this spot for years. The shop itself is old, with high ceilings and wooden shelves that have seen a lot of use. We stock everything from basic groceries to small household items like light bulbs and plastic buckets. Because we are in a touristy part of Jodhpur, we get all sorts of people coming in. Some are locals buying their monthly supplies, and others are just passing through looking for a bottle of water. It’s a lot of work to keep track of what’s in the drawers and what’s in the back room. To be fair, the heat here can be quite intense, especially in the middle of the day, so we try to get the heavy lifting done early. We don't have a big team or fancy displays. It’s just us and the stock we’ve built up over time. We know the regular customers well and often chat about the local news while we weigh out their items. It isn’t a glamorous job, but it’s what we do. We just keep the doors open and try to be helpful to whoever walks in. It is what it is.