New Tej Gens Parlour

New Tej Gens Parlour is located right by the Sree Venkata Ramana devasthana in the 560018 area of Bangalore. Being so close to the temple means our days are often marked by the sounds of bells and the morning prayers. Many people stop by after visiting the temple, or they come in early before they start their day. It is a small shop meant for men’s grooming. We have just the essential equipment, like the old-style heavy chairs and the sharp razors we keep in the drawers. The space is simple, with white walls and a few pictures here and there. We do not have a big sign outside, just enough for people to know we are here. The neighborhood is fairly traditional, and we fit right into that. We spend a lot of time chatting with the regulars who live in the streets nearby. There is a specific smell in the air here, a mix of incense from the temple and the talcum powder we use after a shave. We keep a bucket of water and some clean towels ready at all times. The work isn't complicated, but we try to do it carefully. When the temple has a festival, the whole area gets very crowded, and we see many new faces then. Otherwise, it is a very calm and steady place to work. We are just part of the local scenery near the devasthana, serving the men who live around here.