Maa Tara Bhandar

Maa Tara Bhandar is my small shop in Arjunpur, Kolkata. We are located at Pa12. I have been in this neighborhood for a long time. It’s a typical Kolkata shop where things are piled up high because there isn't much floor space. I sell rice, lentils, spices, and other things people need for their daily meals. I get my stock from the big markets in the city. Bringing everything back to 700059 is a task, but I do it every week. The morning starts with people coming in for milk and newspapers. I know most of their faces and what they are going to ask for before they even say it. Sometimes we talk about the local news or the weather while I weigh out their pulses. It’s not a fancy place with air conditioning, just a couple of ceiling fans that make a lot of noise. The walls could use some new paint, but I haven't had the time. I stay open until late at night because someone always forgets something they need for breakfast the next day. It’s a lot of work and I don’t get many days off. But this shop is how I support my family. We just try to be helpful to the people living nearby in Arjunpur. I hope to keep serving this neighborhood for many more years to come. Every day is long but it is what I know.