Vikas Fancy & Genral Store

Vikas Fancy & Genral Store is on Dadabari Main Road in Kota. The shop is officially Shop No -10/A, and it sits right near the Bharat Vikas Parishad Hospital. In Rajasthan, the heat can be quite strong in the summer, so the shop stays a bit cooler inside with the fans going all day. Being on the main road means there is a lot of dust from the passing bikes and cars. I spend a lot of time with a duster trying to keep the fancy items looking okay. The hospital nearby brings a lot of different people through this area. Some are just passing through, and others live right here in Dadabari. It’s a busy spot. The shelves are filled with all sorts of things, from small trinkets to daily stuff. I like to keep the front of the shop clear so people can see inside easily. Sometimes I sit outside on a plastic chair when the weather is nice and watch the traffic go by on Dadabari Main Road. The shop isn't very big, but we make the most of the space we have. There’s a back area where I keep the extra stock in cardboard boxes. It’s a lot of lifting and moving things around. The day ends when the sun goes down and the street lights flicker on. I lock up the heavy locks and head home, ready to do it again tomorrow. It’s a long walk back but the air is cooler then. I enjoy the quiet time after the shutters are down.