Prakash Cold Drinks

The shop is right in Shop No. 2 at Shastri Market. If you are near Saajan Chauraha in Sigra, you have probably seen us. It is a busy little corner of the world. I spend most of my day moving crates around and making sure the fridge is actually doing its job. Sigra gets really dusty and loud with all the traffic coming through the chauraha, so I am constantly wiping down the counter. It is just a small place, nothing fancy at all. We have been here for a while now. Most people who stop by are just passing through the market or live right around the corner. I usually open up early before the sun gets too hot. By midday, it is usually packed with people looking for something to drink. I don't really do any advertising. People just know where I am. Sometimes the power goes out, and I have to keep the lids closed tight to keep the cold in. It’s a bit of a struggle sometimes. My family helps out when they can. We have just the basic stuff you’d expect. The shop is a bit cramped with all the bottles, but it works for me. I like being in Shastri Market. You see all sorts of people every day. It feels like we are right in the middle of everything here. The street vendors outside are always shouting, and the smell of street food is everywhere. It’s a lot to take in, but it’s home. Just a simple shop for anyone who needs to cool down for a minute while they do their shopping or wait for a rickshaw.