Seshrish Provisional Store

You can find Seshrish Provisional Store in the Rainawari area of Srinagar. The pin code is 190003. It’s a local place for local people. I’ve been working here for quite some time now. The shop is full of everyday items. I don’t carry anything fancy, just the essentials like flour, oil, and salt. The walls are lined with wooden shelves that have been there forever. Some of them are a bit crooked, but they hold the weight. Srinagar can be tough in the winter, and the shop feels a bit drafty then. I keep a small heater near my chair. People come in to pick up things they forgot for their cooking. It’s a quiet life, mostly. I know the families around here. I’ve seen their kids grow up and move away, or stay and bring their own kids in. I don’t have a website or any ads. If people need something, they just walk over. The floor is concrete and a bit uneven in places. I try to keep things in order, but sometimes boxes pile up in the corners. It’s a one-man show most of the time. Lifting heavy sacks is getting harder as I get older, but I still do it. Rainawari is home, and the store is just part of the landscape. It’s not perfect, but it serves its purpose for the neighbors.