Deepak Provision Stores

Deepak Provision Stores is right in the heart of Purani Sabji Mandi, so it’s never quiet around here. From early morning, the whole area is buzzing with people buying vegetables, and many of them stop by our place for their daily essentials. We sell the usual stuff like lentils, rice, spices, and soap. The shop is small, and every inch of wall space is covered with containers or bags. It can get a bit cramped when three or four people are inside at once. We spend a lot of time weighing out goods and tying up small plastic bags. The smell of raw spices and grains is always thick in the air. Sometimes the delivery trucks block the narrow street, and there’s a lot of shouting to get them moved. It’s just the way things are in the old market. We’ve known most of our customers for years; we know their families and what they usually need on a Tuesday. We don't have a computerized system or anything like that—we mostly just write things down in a ledger or remember them. It's a lot of standing on your feet and reaching for jars on high shelves. When it rains, the ground outside gets muddy, but people still come in. We just keep the lights on and keep the bins filled. It’s a basic life, but it feels good to be part of the local routine and see the same faces every day.