Jeetmal Jalamchand Attar

Bada Bazar is always loud and crowded, but our shop at number 32 is where we spend all our days. Jeetmal Jalamchand Attar has been a name around here for a long time. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is the smell of sandalwood and rose oil. It’s strong enough to make your head spin if you aren't used to it. We keep everything in glass jars and small bottles. The main road is always busy with scooters and people walking by, but inside it feels a bit slower. We spend a lot of time just refilling vials or talking to people who want a specific scent for a wedding or just for home. It's a family thing, really. My grandfather used to sit on the same bench I use now. The wood on the counters is worn down from years of hands leaning on it. We don't do much advertising because the street handles that for us. People just know the smell. Sometimes we get tourists, but mostly it's locals who’ve been coming since they were kids. It gets hot in the afternoons, so we keep the fans going full blast. Cleaning the floor is a chore with all the dust from the market road, but we manage. It’s a simple life, selling oils and scents in the middle of the bustle. We just keep doing what we know.