Sandhya Provision& Gen Store

Sandhya Provision & Gen Store is located right in the Gardhani Bag area of Patna, specifically near Kachi Talav. If you know the Shiv Mandir nearby, then you know where we are. The shop is a bit small, and the shelves are made of old wood that’s seen better days. Every morning starts with the sounds of the temple bells, which is a nice way to begin the day. We carry the usual things like cooking oil, flour, and various snacks that the kids from the neighborhood come looking for after school. It’s often dusty around here, and I spend a good amount of time cleaning the jars of sweets. People from the nearby houses come in all the time, mostly for small things they ran out of while cooking dinner. The space is a bit cramped, and sometimes I have to move three boxes just to find one packet of tea. It’s a very local vibe, where everyone knows everyone else’s business. I try to keep the stock fresh, but it’s hard when the weather gets humid and everything feels a bit damp. We don't have any air conditioning, just a small table fan that hums loudly all day long. It's a lot of standing and waiting, but that's just how running a store in Patna goes. We aren't doing anything special, just providing what the street needs for their daily meals.