“Good evening sir! Feeling tired? Would you like a slice of watermelon? It’s a great way to beat the heat. Most of my customers seem to prefer the light green variety as it has more water content. It only costs 8 rupees per slice.
I have been selling seasonal fruits for the past thirty years here at the Pushkar Ghat. Though I have only one cycle, the business is good and I don’t think I will ever change since it’s a good trade to practice. I cycle almost 40 km every day to do business but the hard work has its rewards. In a month, I make enough to put food on the table and take care of the family. Even if there is a loss, we can manage and make ends meet.
My day starts at 4 in the morning. I buy fruits from the wholesale fruit market at Anaparthi. By 7 a.m., I get the fruits arranged and work till 7 p.m.
I have seen this area change tremendously. Many visitors across the world visit Pushkar Ghat because of its historic significance and that’s also one of the reasons why I had never moved out of this place. I am known here as Veera Babai and I want to continue my connection with this beautiful place and its visitors until my last breath! The life lesson I have learned? To be kind and honest with whatever we do in life!”
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