Anil Rawat

I'm Anil Rawat and I've been running this spot in Man Market here in Rudraprayag for quite a while now. It’s right in the middle of the main market area of Uttarakhand where everyone comes for their daily needs. Mostly, people just stop by when they’re passing through or when they live nearby and need something handled. I try to keep things simple here. My day starts early, getting the place ready before the crowd hits the market. It’s a lot of work being in a busy spot like this but it’s what I know. People usually come in looking for specific things, and I do what I can to help them out. Sometimes the shop gets a bit cluttered, especially when new stock arrives, but that’s just how it goes in a small town market. There isn't any fancy setup or big signboards. It's just a regular place where you can find me most days of the week. I like the routine of it, honestly. Talking to the neighbors and seeing the same faces every morning makes the long hours feel a bit shorter. Rudraprayag is a beautiful place, but working here is mostly about the day-to-day tasks. I don't spend much time worrying about how things look as long as the work gets done and people are satisfied when they leave. It's just me and this shop, doing what we do every single day. I've seen the market change over the years, but my corner stays pretty much the same.