Jaiswal Gernal Store

I run the Jaiswal Gernal Store over at S10/6 on M.A Road in Varanasi. If you know Varanasi, you know that M.A Road is a place that never really stays quiet for long. The shop is located in the 221001 area, and it is a typical general store like many others you see around town. I carry a bit of everything because people in this part of the city have all sorts of needs. I have got stacks of snacks, soaps, and those little household items that you only realize you are out of when you're in the middle of something. The shop isn't fancy at all. The flooring is just plain cement and the shelves are made of old wood that has darkened over the years. I spend most of my day sitting behind the counter, watching the rickshaws and cars go by on M.A Road. Sometimes a friend will stop by and we'll have a cup of tea while I wait for customers. It is a simple way to make a living, and I have gotten used to the rhythm of the street. During the festivals, things get really crowded and the shop feels even smaller than it is, but we manage. Varanasi is a place with a lot of history, and even a small shop like mine feels like it belongs here among all the old buildings and narrow lanes. It is just my daily life here at S10/6 on M.A Road.