Anand Goswami

Anand Goswami works right here in Johari Bazar, just near the Daveji Ka Mandir. If you know this part of the city, you know how it gets during the day. It is loud and busy with people walking every which way. We spend most of our mornings opening up the shutters and getting the dust off the counters. The temple is right there, so you hear the bells and the chanting quite often while you are trying to get things done. It’s been this way for a long time now. We deal with people who have been coming to this lane for years. Sometimes the power goes out and we just sit there talking until it comes back. It isn't a fancy place with big lights or anything like that. Just a small spot where work happens every day. Most of the time we are busy with small details that people outside don't really see. We keep our tools ready and wait for whoever walks through the door. Some days are slow and we just watch the traffic outside near the temple. Other days it feels like there isn't enough time to even eat lunch properly. We don't have a big team or a lot of noise about what we do. We just stay here in Johari Bazar and keep at it. It’s a simple routine that hasn't changed much over the years. We know the neighbors and the tea stall guy knows exactly how we like our drink.