Shree Siddhnath General Stores

If you walk down J S Road, you’ll find us at number 5, right in the Byculla Ravi Kiran building. Shree Siddhnath General Stores is basically where we spend all our time. It’s a small shop, but we pack a lot of things into the shelves. We open early because people need stuff before they go to work. It’s mostly just us handling the counter and stocking the milk or snacks when they arrive. Byculla is always moving, so there is never a quiet moment. We’ve seen the neighborhood change a lot from this spot. Sometimes the rain comes down hard on J S Road and we have to move the stands inside quickly. It’s just how it goes running a general store. We don't have a big website or anything fancy. People just drop in when they run out of sugar or need a quick refill on something. We try to keep the basics in stock. The space is a bit tight, especially when a delivery comes in and boxes are everywhere. You get used to it after a few years. We know most of the faces that come through the door. It’s not just a business for us; it’s where we live our lives. We don't do big sales pitches. If we have it, it's on the shelf. If we don't, we might get it next week. That’s just the way it works here at Ravi Kiran. We keep things simple and hope the regulars stay happy.