Shiv Shakti Traders

Shiv Shakti Traders is right in the middle of Bara Bazar in Dariyar. If you know the market, you know it’s always packed. There are people everywhere, carts being pushed through the narrow lanes, and everyone shouting to be heard. Our shop isn't very big, but we pack a lot into it. We’ve been in Bara Bazar for quite a while, so we know most of the other traders around us. It’s a noisy place to work, but you get used to it after a few days. We start early in the morning when the first deliveries arrive. There’s a lot of loading and unloading that happens right on the street. Sometimes it’s a bit chaotic, especially when it rains and everyone is trying to keep their goods dry. We don't have any fancy displays or expensive furniture. It’s mostly wooden counters and shelves filled with whatever we are trading that week. We talk to a lot of people every day, mostly regular customers who have been coming to us for years. We don't spend much on advertising because word of mouth in a place like Bara Bazar is much more important anyway. You just have to be honest and show up every day. My chair is a bit squeaky and the fan overhead makes a lot of noise, but it’s our space. We just keep our heads down, do the trades, and try to stay ahead of the daily rush that happens in the market.