Shree Bherav General Store

Out here in Dewali, things feel a little different than the main city center. Shree Bherav General Store is where we spend all our hours. It’s a basic neighborhood shop. We stock everything from soap and lentils to snacks for the kids who come by after school. The shelves are packed tight, and sometimes it takes me a minute to find exactly what someone is asking for. Dewali is a nice area, and we know almost everyone who lives on this side. We start the day by sweeping the front step and getting the milk crates organized. It’s a lot of standing around and chatting with neighbors while weighing out sugar or packing bags. The ceiling fan wobbles a little when it’s on high, but it’s been like that for years. We don't have any big signs or fancy lights. It’s just the name on a board above the door. On rainy days, the water tends to pool a bit near the entrance, so we have to keep a mop handy. We don't use a computer for our accounts; it's all written down in a big register with a red cover. It’s just a simple general store trying to keep the pantry staples ready for the local families. We stay open late because someone always forgets they need salt or matches at dinner time.