Vijay Laxmi Super Market

Living and working in Talwade means seeing the same people every day, which is fine by us. Vijay Laxmi Super Market is right in the middle of things here. We have all kinds of stuff packed into the aisles, from snacks to cleaning things. Some days the place is a bit of a mess because we just got a big shipment in and haven't had the time to put everything away properly. It’s a lot of lifting and counting. We try to keep the staples in stock because that’s what everyone asks for most. If you walk in, you’ll see crates near the back and probably someone sweeping the floor. It’s a busy little spot, especially on weekends when families come in to do their big shopping. We don’t do anything fancy with the displays, we just put the prices on and hope people find what they need. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we have to deal with that, but the shop stays open. The fridge makes a bit of a humming noise that you get used to after an hour. It’s just a local shop trying to stay organized. We talk to the neighbors, hear about the local news, and keep the shelves filled. It’s hard work on the feet all day, but it’s what we do here in Talwade. The bins for the grains are made of heavy plastic and we have to scrub them out every so often. We also sell some plastic buckets and brooms that hang from the ceiling because there isn't enough floor space. It makes the shop look a bit crowded.