Mahalaxmi Gajak Bhandar Private Limited

If you are looking for us, we are right across from the railway bridge, care of Susheela Devi Lakhwani. That’s where Mahalaxmi Gajak Bhandar Private Limited is based. Being near the bridge means we hear the trains go by all day long, which you get used to after a week or so. We make gajak, which is a traditional sweet, and it’s something we take a lot of pride in even if we don't talk about it in a fancy way. The smell of jaggery and sesame is usually hanging in the air around our place. It’s a very hands-on kind of job. We are not sitting behind computers all day. Most of the time, someone is busy checking the batches or packing things up for customers. The space isn't huge, but it's ours and we know where everything is. We started small and stayed that way because it's easier to keep an eye on the quality. Sometimes the local kids stop by because they know what we’re making. It’s a bit of a landmark for people in this neighborhood. We don't spend money on big ads or anything like that. People just know where the bridge is and they find us. It’s a bit dusty outside because of the road, but inside we keep things moving. We just make what we know how to make and hope people like it. It’s a long day’s work but worth it.