Sree Vijay Durga General Stores

Working in the Kaleshwar Rao Market Complex means you have to be an early riser. Sree Vijay Durga General Stores occupies Shop No 11 and 12. Being right opposite the New Anjaneya Villas helps because the residents often walk over for their daily needs. Vijayawada markets are always loud, and this one is no different. We carry a bit of everything, from cooking oils to cleaning supplies. The shelves go all the way to the ceiling, so we use a small wooden ladder to reach the top stuff. It’s a bit cramped inside when more than three people walk in at once. We’ve had this shop for a long time. The paint is peeling a bit near the corner, but the roof doesn't leak, so that's good. My kids sometimes come after school to help pack things into bags. It’s a family effort, really. We don't do any advertising. People just know we are here in the market. Every morning we arrange the fresh stock that arrived the night before. It’s a lot of heavy lifting, but you get used to it. The street outside is usually blocked with scooters and delivery vans. It’s a lively place to be. We just try to keep things honest and make sure the scales are working right. It’s a basic life, and we like it that way. We don't have fancy computers, just a calculator and some pens. Sometimes we stay open late if the market is still busy with people doing their last-minute shopping.