Sainani Dry Fruits & General Store

At number 39 on Surajpole Sarang Marg, Sainani Dry Fruits & General Store sits as a small but packed spot. When you walk inside, you immediately notice the smell of cashews, raisins, and different spices all mixed together. The glass jars on the shelves are filled to the brim, and we have to use a ladder to reach the ones at the very top. It’s a bit tight in here, especially when more than two people are trying to shop at once. Besides the nuts, we keep basic things like soaps and bottled drinks for the people living nearby. The wooden counter has some scratches on it from years of coins and heavy bags being slid across. We don't really do much in the way of decoration. The stock speaks for itself, really. There’s always a crate of something being delivered or a box being emptied into smaller packets. The street outside is usually busy with scooters, so there’s a lot of honking that drifts in through the open door. We know many of the faces that come in because they’ve been shopping here since they were kids. It’s just a neighborhood shop where you grab what you need for your kitchen or a quick snack. We keep things simple and try to make sure the shelves aren't empty when someone comes looking for something specific.