Jalaram General Stores

Jalaram General Stores is tucked away in Ishwarkrupa Society, specifically Vibhag-2 in Kuber Nagar. We've been at this spot on L.H. Road for years. It’s a quiet area mostly, though Surat can get loud. We keep the basics, like soap, snacks, and milk. Living and working in the same neighborhood makes things easier. Most of our neighbors stop by for a chat while they pick up their groceries. The shop isn't very big, so we have to stack things high. Sometimes I have to use a stool to reach the top shelf for a customer. We try to keep the front clean, but the dust from the road always finds its way in. It’s just how it is here. My brother and I take turns at the counter. We usually close for a bit in the afternoon when it gets too quiet. Then we open up again until late. People coming home from work usually need something at the last minute. We don't do anything fancy with the displays. It's just a simple store for the local families. We’ve seen kids grow up and start coming in on their own to buy sweets. That’s the nice part of being here so long. We just do our work and keep the shop going day after day. It's nothing special, just a part of the local street.