Sankhyan General Store

You can find Sankhyan General Store up in Daslehra Village. We are part of the Jhandutta Tehsil, not far from the Baba Balak Nath Mandir. Being near the temple means we get a lot of people passing by on their way to pray or coming back. We sell all the usual things you’d expect in a village shop. Sweets, tea leaves, matches, and basic items for the kitchen are always on the counter. The shop is small and a bit cramped because we try to fit so much into it. The walls are lined with wooden racks that have seen better days but still hold up. It’s a quiet life in the village most of the time, except for when there's a festival at the temple. Then it gets really crowded and we barely have time to sit down or drink a cup of tea. We know everyone in Daslehra. We know who likes which brand of soap and who always forgets to bring their own bag for grain. It’s not just a shop, it’s where people stop to share some news or complain about the rain. We don't have any computers here, just a simple notebook to keep track of things. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we have to use candles, but we stay open as long as we can. My father started this place, and I’m just keeping it going. It’s honest work and it keeps us connected.