Prakash Hardwares

Prakash Hardwares is located at No.23 on the Main Road, right near the Nagar Palika Gate. Being so close to the gate means we see everyone coming and going from the local government offices. It’s a prime spot for a hardware shop because people are always passing by on their way to do other errands. The shop is packed from floor to ceiling with all sorts of things like hammers, nails, hinges, and tools. Sometimes it’s hard to find a specific screw, but we usually know exactly which box it’s in. It’s a dusty job, and my hands are almost always dirty from handling the metal and wood supplies. We don’t have fancy displays or air conditioning. It’s just a standard local shop where the door stays open all day to let the air in. We get all kinds of people coming in, from homeowners trying to fix a leaky tap to builders looking for bulk supplies. We spend a lot of time chatting with the regulars who live in the neighborhood. The Main Road can get very noisy with the bikes and cars, but we’re used to it. We just sit on our stools, wait for the next customer, and keep the shelves as full as we can. It’s a simple way to make a living and it keeps us connected to the town.