Jayaramaiah

My name is Jayaramaiah and you’ll find me on Avenue Road, right in the middle of all the chaos. The address is 44-45 Manik Baug, on the second floor of Padmini Mansion. We are right opposite Sampath Lodge, which is the easiest way to find us since the street is always packed with people and carts. The building is quite old, and the stairs are a little narrow, so you have to be careful coming up. I’ve been here for years, and I’ve seen the shops around me change dozens of times. My office is a bit of a squeeze, filled with ledgers and old furniture that’s seen better days. The noise from the street never really stops; you can hear the vendors shouting and the horns blaring even with the windows shut. It’s a very busy part of the city, and sometimes it feels like the whole world is passing by outside our door. We don’t have air conditioning, just a couple of ceiling fans that hum loudly. People come to me for all sorts of business matters because I’ve been around the block and I know how things work on Avenue Road. It’s not a place for someone who likes quiet and polish. It’s gritty and loud, but it’s where the real work happens. I spend my days talking to people, checking figures, and trying to stay on top of everything. I just keep the door open for whoever needs help.