Maa Bhagwati Beauty Parlour

Maa Bhagwati Beauty Parlour is over at Mainpuri Gate, specifically near Gopinath Adda. This part of Agra is always moving. We’ve been set up here for several years. The shop isn't very big, but we managed to fit in three chairs and a small area for facials. I’m usually there every morning by ten to open up the shutters. The name of the parlour comes from my mother's faith. We do basic beauty work for the local ladies. It’s mostly threading and simple hair cuts. People in Gopinath Adda are hardworking, and they just want a place where they can get ready for a function or a party without spending a fortune. We have a small TV in the corner that’s usually playing some old movie or the news. Sometimes the neighbors come in just to chat for five minutes even if they don't need any service. That’s the kind of place this is. It can get dusty because of the road work nearby, so I’m always wiping down the counters. We don't use any of those high-tech machines you see on TV. We just use our hands and simple tools. It’s a bit old-fashioned, maybe, but it works for us and the people who visit. If you’re passing through Mainpuri Gate, you’ll see our blue door. It’s a steady little business and we are happy to be part of the local community.