Pt Acharya Anil Shastri

Pt Acharya Anil Shastri is based right here in Ashok Vihar. This is where the work happens every day. It’s not a corporate office with glass walls or anything like that. It’s more of a traditional setup where people come when they need guidance or have rituals to perform. Ashok Vihar is a busy neighborhood, and we see people from all walks of life. Some come in early in the morning, others stop by late after their work is done. We don’t have a fancy website or a big marketing plan. Most people find out about us from their neighbors or relatives. The space is filled with the smell of incense and the sound of bells sometimes. We spend our time looking at charts and talking to families about their concerns. It’s a lot of responsibility, and we take it seriously, but in a very down-to-earth way. We sit on the floor mostly, the old way. It feels more natural that way. There is always a lot of movement, people coming in with questions about dates or ceremonies. We try to help everyone, though it gets a bit crowded on festival days or auspicious dates. The phone is always buzzing with messages. We just do the work as it comes. It is a simple life and a simple practice. We have been in this part of the city for quite a while now and know the local families well.