Lokenath Vareity Stores

Lokenath Vareity Stores is situated at 1, Nager Bazar Road. If you know Kolkata - 700074, you know it gets very busy around here. I spend my days organizing the various items we keep. We call it a variety store because we really do have a lot of different things. One shelf has toys, the next has shampoo, and the one below has batteries. It’s a bit of a puzzle sometimes. I’ve lived in this part of Kolkata all my life. The shop is my second home. The ceiling fan makes a clicking noise but it keeps the air moving. People coming from the market stop in to see if I have something they forgot to buy there. I write down the sales in a thick register every evening. It’s not a fancy job but it pays the bills. Nager Bazar Road is always noisy with buses and autos. Sometimes I stand at the door just to watch the crowd for a minute. I don't use a computer for billing, I just do the math in my head or use a small keypad calculator. My son comes by after school to help move the heavier boxes from the delivery truck. We are just a local shop trying to stay stocked for the neighbors who need thread, soap, or a quick snack.