Pandit Prahlad Shastri

Prahlad Shastri here. My address is H 72B on Shakureeshwar Marg in Bani Park. It’s a nice, established part of the city. I’ve been at this house for a long time. The street is lined with trees, which makes it pleasant to sit out on the porch during the cooler months. I handle all my religious duties from here. The room I use is at the side of the house so people can come and go without disturbing the whole family. I have a lot of old texts that have been passed down to me. They are a bit dusty, but they are my most prized possessions. My days are usually filled with people coming by to ask about dates or to arrange small ceremonies. I don't have a secretary or anything like that. I just answer the door myself. Sometimes I’m busy and people have to wait a bit in the hallway. There is an old ceiling fan that clicks while it turns, but it keeps the room cool enough. I like the history of Bani Park. It feels like a place where traditions are still respected. I don’t try to make my work sound more important than it is. I’m just a man doing what I know how to do. If you walk down Shakureeshwar Marg, you’ll find my gate easily enough.