Saurav Kumar

This is Saurav Kumar’s shop on Dujra Main Road in the Raja Pur Mainpura part of Patna. We are located right near the Devi Mandir, which is a good landmark for anyone trying to find us. The area is always full of energy, especially during the festivals when the whole street is packed with people. My shop is not very large, but I make sure to stock the things that the local families use every day. You will find grains, cooking oils, and all the small household items that people run out of. I grew up in this area, so I know a lot of the people who come in to buy things. We end up talking about all sorts of things while I’m bagging their items. The shop can get a bit messy when new stock arrives and I haven't had time to put it all away on the shelves yet. That is just part of the job. I don’t use any fancy computers; I just keep a notebook and do the math in my head or on a small calculator. It is a simple way of doing business, but it works for us. The traffic on the main road can be a bit much sometimes, with all the horns honking, but you get used to it after a while. I’m just here every day, making sure the neighborhood has what it needs. It’s a busy life, but it keeps me occupied from dawn till dusk.