Chandra Shekhar Misthan Bhandar

Down in the Katsura Kihangarh Sadar Bazar, you'll see Chandra Shekhar Misthan Bhandar. We've been operating out of this small space for years now. The bazaar is always crowded and noisy, but our shop is a familiar little corner for many. We wake up early to get the first batches of the day started before the heat gets too bad. Making sweets and snacks is a long process that involves a lot of patience. We use local ingredients and follow the steps we learned a long time ago. The shop doesn't look like much from the outside, but we keep it functional. Our counters are usually piled with boxes ready for customers. We deal with all sorts of people, from those buying a single piece of candy to those ordering for a big party. It’s hard work, and by the end of the day, we’re usually covered in a bit of flour. We don't have a corporate office or a marketing team; it’s just us behind the counter. Sometimes we have to deal with the rain leaking in a little or the street being blocked, but we stay open. It’s about being there for the community and making sure there’s something sweet available. We don't overcomplicate things. We just make the food, serve the people, and try to do it right every single day. That's what life is like for us here in the bazaar. It keeps us quite busy.