Roshni General Store

Being located in Daliganj near the Manka Manshar Mandir means we get a lot of people coming through, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. I usually have to stock up on extra incense and small packets of oil on those days. Lucknow is a city that loves its traditions, and our shop is part of that for the local families. I’ve been sitting behind this counter for more years than I care to count. The shelves are a bit crooked, and the floor tile near the door is cracked, but the shop works just fine. I keep all the daily essentials like milk, bread, and different types of dal. Sometimes the street noise gets a bit much with all the bells and the traffic, but you get used to it. I know most of my customers by their first names and I know what they’re going to buy before they even ask for it. It’s a small life, but it’s a busy one. I don't go in for big sales or flashy signs. I just put the new stock in the front and move the old stock back. It’s a simple system that has worked for a long time. My daughter says I should get a computer to keep track of things, but my brain and my ledger work just fine for now. We stay open until the temple crowds thin out in the evening and then I lock up.