Rohit General Store

Rohit General Store is on the main stretch in Lanka, Varanasi. We have been in this spot for a long time. It is a busy place, 221005, right where all the action is. Most days I am here from morning until late at night. The shop is packed with everything from flour sacks to small candies for the kids. I don't really have a big staff, just me and a young boy who helps carry heavy bags to people's cycles. The walls could use a new coat of paint, but I never seem to find the time to empty everything out to do it. Every time a truck unloads, the whole sidewalk gets blocked for a few minutes. The neighbors don't mind much because we all know each other. Varanasi is hot for most of the year, so the fridge is always running for cold water and sodas. People stop by just to stand under the fan for a minute. We don't have any fancy software to scan items. I know the price of everything by heart. If I forget, I just look at the mark on the box. It’s a very basic way of doing things, but it has worked for us for a decade. Lanka is a place that never really sleeps, and we stay open as long as there are people walking around. Sometimes the tea seller next door brings me a cup when it's slow.