Jaya Laxmi General Stores

Our shop is located on K T Road in the One Town area of Vijayawada, specifically at D No 4-1-103. It is right near Allinagar and Chittinagar, so it is a very busy junction. We deal with all kinds of general items that people need for their daily lives. I’ve been sitting in this same spot for many years now, watching the city change around us. The building is an old one and we have to do some repairs every now and then to keep it looking okay. Inside, we have rows of glass jars filled with different types of candy and biscuits. Most of our day is spent talking to the neighbors and getting them the groceries they need. We have a small staff of two people who help with the cleaning and the deliveries. In the summer, the heat is quite something here in Vijayawada, so we try to stay in the shade of the awning as much as we can. We stock everything from washing powder to cooking oils. It’s not a supermarket where you walk around with a trolley; you just tell me what you want and I get it from the shelf for you. Sometimes we run out of things and have to wait for the next supply trip, but usually, we have the basics covered. It is a simple, honest way to live and we are happy being part of this local community. Running the shop is hard work but it feels right after all these years.