Keshari Traders

Keshari Traders is located in the Shivala area of Varanasi, right on the main Shivala Road. We deal with a lot of different items, mostly things that local shops or big families need in larger quantities. It’s a bit different from a regular corner store because we have more crates and boxes stacked up against the walls. The space is a little bit dark, but we know where everything is kept. Shivala Road is always packed with traffic, so getting our goods delivered can be a real headache sometimes. I spend a lot of my morning checking the lists and making sure the counts are right. My hands are usually stained with ink from writing out receipts or marking boxes. We don’t have any fancy decorations or a place for customers to sit, it’s mostly just for business. I’ve lived in Varanasi all my life, and working here feels right, even with the noise and the constant movement outside. Sometimes we have to move the stock around to make room for new arrivals, which is a lot of work in the heat. My nephew helps me with the lifting when he’s not at his classes. We just keep going, day after day, making sure the orders are ready for whoever comes to pick them up. It’s practical work and it fills the hours.