Siva Maligai Store

This is Siva Maligai Store in Aravakurichi. We are at number 32 in Sengalivalasu. It’s a quiet spot most days. I opened this place because I wanted to stay close to home. My family has lived in Aravakurichi for generations. Running a maligai store means you see everyone eventually. You see the kids grow up and then they start bringing their own kids in. It makes me feel old, but it’s nice. We have the usual stuff, dhal, oil, soap, and whatever else people ask for. I try to stock what the locals want. If three people ask for a specific brand of tea, I’ll try to get it in next week. The shop is small and it gets a bit warm in the afternoons. I usually have a fan going near the seat. I don't use a computer for the accounts, just a big notebook and a pen. It works fine for me. Sometimes I forget where I put things, but I find them eventually. People don't come here for a fancy experience. They come because they need a kilo of sugar or some matchboxes. I like the routine of it. Opening the shutters in the morning is my favorite part of the day. The air is still cool then. Sengalivalasu is a good place to be. We aren't going anywhere. Just a simple shop for simple needs. We just do our best every day.