Jagdamba General Store

Jagdamba General Store is right on Ambaji Main Road in Surat, not too far from the Civil Court. Because of where we are, there’s always a lot of movement outside—lawyers, people with paperwork, and folks just going about their business. It’s a noisy part of town, but you get used to the sounds of horns and people talking after a few days. The shop itself is where I spend most of my life. I have everything arranged in a way that makes sense to me, even if it looks a bit crowded to someone else. We keep things like stationery, snacks, and daily household items that people might need in a hurry. Surat is a fast city, so people are usually in a rush when they come in. I try to get them what they need quickly so they can be on their way. There isn't much space for sitting around, so it's a lot of standing and reaching for things on the top shelves. I’ve been doing this for long enough that I don’t even need to look for the price labels anymore. When it rains, the water sometimes splashes near the entrance, so I have to keep a mop handy. It’s just a practical, everyday shop that serves the local community near the court. We don’t have any big plans, just to keep doing what we’re doing every day.