Shri Ganpati Bricks

Our yard is in Vidya Nagar, tucked away near the Shiv Mandir. The temple is a quiet place, and we try to be mindful of that, even though brickwork can be a bit noisy. We’ve been here in this part of town for a good many years. It’s a residential area mostly, so we see the same faces walking by every day. The work is steady and keeps us on our feet. We deal with a lot of heavy lifting and moving things around. There’s no secret to it, just putting in the hours. We don't have a big corporate office or anything like that. Just a small corner where we keep the books and take a break. The weather plays a big part in our schedule. When it’s raining, everything slows down, and we have to cover the stacks. When it’s sunny, we’re out there all day long. Most of the people working here are from around the neighborhood. We know the local streets and the people who live on them. It’s a modest operation, nothing fancy at all. We just focus on the bricks and making sure everything is stacked right. If you go past the Mandir, you’ll see our piles. It’s just a regular part of life for us here in Vidya Nagar. Sometimes the bells from the temple remind us of the time. We just keep our heads down and continue with the work we have to finish.