Adishakti Departmental Store

Our store is in the Naria area of Varanasi, specifically in New Saket Nagar. It’s a decent-sized place for this neighborhood. We call it a departmental store, which means we try to keep a wider variety of things than a tiny stall. You can find household items, some packaged food, and things for the kitchen. The streets here in Varanasi can be narrow and crowded, but our spot is easy enough to get to. We open up pretty early in the morning because that is when people want their milk and bread. The floors are just plain cement and we sweep them a few times a day. We have a couple of guys who help with carrying the heavy bags of rice and flour for the customers. It’s not a fancy place with shopping carts, you just tell us what you need or pick it up from the shelf. We have been here through the hot summers and the rainy seasons. The building stays cool enough. We don't have a website or anything like that. People just know we are here in New Saket Nagar. We try to stay organized, but sometimes the boxes pile up in the back when a new delivery arrives. It's just a regular part of running a local business where everyone knows each other. We might not have everything, but we have enough for most folks around here. We just try to keep the stock fresh and the prices fair.