Praveen Raikote B

The Parkal Mutt Buildings have a lot of character, and that’s where you’ll find us at number 11. It’s on Tank Bund Road in Gandhi Nagar, a part of town that never seems to sleep. Praveen Raikote B is the name on the records. The area is full of old structures and narrow lanes that can be a bit confusing if you’re not from around here. We’ve been in this spot for a while, and the walls have that familiar smell of old paper and dust. The walk from the main bus stand isn't too long, but it can be a bit dusty when the wind picks up. Inside, things are pretty quiet compared to the chaos of the road. We have some old shelves filled with various things we’ve collected over the years. The light coming through the small windows is enough for most of the day, so we don't always turn on the big lights. It’s a very basic setup, just a couple of tables and some old chairs that creak when you sit down. We don't really do much in the way of advertising; people usually find us because they know the area or someone told them where we are. It’s a steady kind of life, working through the pile of things on the desk while the city hums along outside the gates of the Mutt.