Jyothi General Stores

Jyothi General Stores is located at D.No-4-1-159 in Bhimana Vari Pet, right in the middle of Vijayawada. We are situated directly opposite the Milk Project, which is a big landmark around here. Because of that, there are always people moving around outside. The dust from the road is a bit of a problem, so we are always dusting off the jars of pickles and the snack packets. We sell all sorts of things that people need for their kitchens and bathrooms. From coconut oil to floor cleaners, we try to keep it all on the shelves. Sometimes it feels like we are playing a game of Tetris trying to fit new stock into the cupboards. We have a small stool behind the counter where we sit when things are quiet, but that doesn't happen often during the morning hours. Vijayawada gets very hot, so we usually have a cold water dispenser for ourselves and sometimes for the customers if they look really tired. We’ve been here long enough that we know which neighbor prefers which brand of coffee powder. We don't do any big advertising or anything. People just know we are here across from the Milk Project and they stop by when they need something quick. The shop isn't modern, just wooden shelves and a stone floor, but it serves the purpose for everyone in Bhimana Vari Pet. We just keep going one day at a time, making sure the jars are full.