Sree Guru Varieties

This shop is right on Sodepur Road in Kolkata, just opposite the CTC Bus Stand. Because of the bus stand, there are always people moving around outside. We sell a variety of things, which is why we call it Sree Guru Varieties. You can find stationery, some small gift items, and general household stuff here. It’s a small place, but we try to keep a bit of everything so people waiting for their bus can pick up what they need. Kolkata weather can be a bit unpredictable, so we sell umbrellas when it rains and cold bottles of water when it's hot. The shop has been here for a good while. We see a lot of commuters every single day. Some stop by for a pen or a notebook, others just want some small thing for their house on the way back. It’s a bit of a squeeze inside with all the stock, but we know where everything is kept. We don't have any big corporate goals; we just run the shop and talk to the people who come in. The traffic on Sodepur Road is almost always heavy, so it stays quite noisy throughout the day. We just open the shutters in the morning and see who the day brings. It’s a simple way to make a living in this part of the city. We keep the shelves packed with all sorts of bits and pieces people might use.