Riddhi Siddhi Ganral Store

Running a shop like Riddhi Siddhi Ganral Store here in Saroli is mostly about knowing what the neighbors need for their kitchens. We are right in Mandir Fariyu, so people stop by on their way back from prayer or just whenever they run out of salt or soap. It’s a small place, packed with a lot of different items from floor to ceiling. Sometimes it is hard to find where I put the smaller things, but we manage somehow. Surat is a busy city and even in Patel Fariyu, people are always moving around. I spend most of my day sitting behind the wooden counter, waiting for the bell to ring. My family helps when they can. We don't have any big signs or flashy lights. It is just a shop for the people living nearby. I know most of the customers by their names because they have been coming here for years. We keep the daily stuff like rice, flour, and some small toys for the kids who come after school. It gets a bit dusty with the road nearby, so I spend time wiping down the packets. The mornings are usually the busiest when everyone is getting ready for work. We stay open late because someone always forgets to buy milk or something for dinner. It is a quiet life but it keeps us busy enough. No one complains much and we just do our job. We stay here every day.