Ayyappa Fancy & General Stores

Down here on Masidh Road in Gollapudi, things can get pretty loud and busy. Ayyappa Fancy & General Stores is right in the thick of it. We have all sorts of fancy items and general goods packed into this space. It’s a bit of a squeeze sometimes when two or three customers are inside at once, especially with all the glass bangles and small gift items we have on display. Vijayawada weather is usually quite warm, so we keep the door open to let whatever breeze there is come through. We spend a lot of time arranging things so they don't get broken or tangled. It’s a lot of small items to keep track of, and sometimes we lose a bit of sleep wondering if we ordered enough stock for the weekend. The morning starts with us cleaning the front step and getting the lights on. Gollapudi is a growing area, and we see new faces almost every week along with our regular neighbors who have been coming to Masidh Road for years. We don't have any fancy marketing or big ads, just the items in the window and us behind the counter. Sometimes we have to hunt through the back room to find a specific item a customer asked for, but that’s just part of the job. It’s a humble business, and we just focus on keeping the shelves full and the shop open for whoever needs something in a hurry. It’s a routine, but we don’t mind it much.