Every morning near Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru, a familiar sight quietly unfolds while the city is still waking up. Amid walkers and early commuters, a food vendor sets up his modest stall, selling freshly made dosa and idli batter with a calm smile. There are no banners or loud calls for attention, yet his story has now captured the Internet’s heart.
The man, known locally as Raju, has been selling batter outside Lalbagh for at least 15 years. His day starts early, as he runs his stall from around 6 am to 10 am. Once he packs up, his workday is far from over. He then heads off to another job, spending the rest of the day as an employee elsewhere. Two jobs, back to back, day after day, without fuss or complaint.
Raju’s story came into the spotlight after a long-time customer, Bengaluru-based investor Sandeep R, shared it on X. Having bought batter from him for over a decade and a half, Sandeep spoke about Raju’s disciplined routine and consistent hard work. The post quickly struck a chord, crossing more than 2.5 lakh views and sparking widespread admiration.
What moved people most was what those years of effort led to. Through steady earnings and determination, Raju was able to educate his daughter. Today, she is a master’s graduate working at a multinational biotech company, a milestone that reflects the quiet sacrifices made over many years.
Here is what Sandeep wrote, “For 15 years, I’ve bought dosa–idli batter from the same man outside Lalbagh Botanical Garden. Mr. Raju sells batter 6–10 am, then works as an employee the rest of the day. Two jobs. No complaints. He educated his daughter—today she’s a Master’s graduate working in an MNC biotech firm. If you’re around Lalbagh in the morning, buy from him. Not charity—just supporting a man who shows what real compounding looks like.~ Quiet Legend”
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The post also carried a simple message — support such people not out of sympathy, but respect. It encouraged early-morning visitors near Lalbagh to buy from Raju as a way of acknowledging honest effort and long-term dedication.
In the comments, users praised Raju’s resilience and shared similar experiences of supporting local food vendors. Some asked about his exact location, to which Sandeep replied that the stall is near the West Gate, next to the GAIL gas station. He also mentioned that Raju charges Rs 60 per packet for his homemade batter.
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As the story spread, many echoed a broader thought — choosing local vendors over packaged, branded products can make a real difference. Raju’s journey now stands as a reminder that quiet consistency often builds the strongest foundations.
