Shiv Kirana Merchant

Shiv Kirana Merchant is located right at the Ranakpur Akhriya Chowk which is a busy spot for locals. The air around here often smells like spices because we keep large open bags of cumin and coriander near the entrance. I spend my mornings checking the quality of the grains that come in from the local distributors. The shop has thick walls and an old-fashioned feel to it because it has been in the family for a while. At the Akhriya Chowk, you see all sorts of people passing through on their way to the temples or the fields. I use an old metal scale for weighing the vegetables and flour that people buy in bulk. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded inside when more than three people are standing at the counter. I don't have any fancy signs or bright lights. It is just a regular place where you can get what you need for your daily meals. The floor is a bit uneven but I know every corner of this shop by heart now. In the evening I light a small incense stick and sit by the door to watch the sun go down over the chowk. We sell a lot of sugar and tea because everyone in Ranakpur seems to drink tea all day long. It is just a steady business that keeps me connected to the community here.