Sushil Kirana Store

If you walk towards the Purani Sabji Mandi near Ghantaghar, you will find Sushil Kirana Store tucked away in the old part of the market. We have been here for years, and we can always hear the bells from the big clock tower nearby. The mornings are usually the loudest time because of all the vegetable sellers shouting and the people rushing to get their fresh produce. We open the shutters early to catch the shoppers who want to get their groceries done before the heat starts. We stock all the basics like loose sugar, pulses, packed spices, and cleaning supplies. The shop is actually quite deep, and we have wooden shelves that go all the way up to the high ceiling. I usually have to use a wooden ladder to reach the boxes stored at the very top. It’s a bit cramped inside because we try to keep as many items as possible for our customers. People from the nearby streets come here because they know we have the specific brands they like. We don't bother with any fancy advertising or signs. It’s just us behind the old wooden counter, weighing out goods and packing them into paper bags. The stone floor is quite worn down from all the years of people walking in and out. We take a short break in the afternoon when the market slows down, and then we get back to work until the sun goes down.