Balaji Provision Store

Running Balaji Provision Store in Bhosarigoan is our daily life. It’s a modest shop, and we mostly stick to selling the basic items that people use every day. You’ll see big sacks of grain and flour stacked up against the walls and rows of different cooking oils on the shelves. Because there is always some road work or construction going on in Bhosarigoan, the shop gets dusty quite fast, so we are always wiping things down with a cloth. We aren't like those big supermarkets where you take a cart and walk around; here, people usually just come to the counter and tell us what they need. I’ve lived around here my whole life, so I know almost everyone in the village. We often chat about the weather or local gossip while I am weighing out lentils or sugar for them. It’s a slow and steady kind of job, but it feels good to be part of the community. Sometimes the electricity cuts out unexpectedly, and we have to find things using a torch, but the customers are patient. We don't have any flashy signs or big advertisements outside. We just keep items like tea, soap, and basic household medicines in stock. My son helps me out when he isn't busy with his studies. We don't have a computer or a website. If you need groceries, you just walk in and we help you out with whatever you are looking for today.