Abdul Razak Pala Porul Vaniham

You can find us at number 59 in Azad Nagar, which is over in Muthupet. The shop is right there in the neighborhood, surrounded by houses. Abdul Razak Pala Porul Vaniham is the kind of place where we have a bit of everything. "Pala Porul" means many things, and that’s exactly what we stock. From small household items to daily necessities, it is all gathered here. The space is a bit small, so things are stacked quite high. We have to use a small ladder to reach the top shelves. The floor is just simple stone. We know almost everyone who walks through the door because they live just a few streets away. It is a friendly place. We spend our mornings checking the stock and seeing what needs to be ordered. The street is usually full of kids playing or people heading to the mosque. We keep a bench outside where people sometimes sit and chat for a bit. It’s not a fancy store with bright lights. We just use the natural light from the doorway as much as we can. Sometimes the cat from next door comes in and we have to shoo it away. We stay open pretty late so people can get what they need after they finish work. It’s a steady pace of life here in Muthupet. We just focus on keeping the shelves full and the neighbors happy with what they find.