Pandit Vinod Shastri

I’m based out near the Gopalpura Byepass on Tonk Road. It’s a spot where there is always a lot of traffic and people moving around, which is quite different from where I started out. My name is Pandit Vinod Shastri and this is where I do my work. Living near the byepass and Tonk Road means I can get to different parts of the city fairly easily, which is good because my work often takes me to people's homes all over. I don’t have a big flashy sign or a polished office space. Usually, people just get my number from a friend and we talk about what they need over the phone or they come by to see me. I handle all kinds of traditional ceremonies and I’ve been doing it for enough years that it feels like second nature now. Some days are very busy with multiple events to attend and other days I just sit and study my texts. I like the mix of staying busy and having some quiet time. People around Tonk Road are mostly hardworking folks and I try to be the same. I don't use any big words or try to act like I'm more important than I am. I’m just a guy doing his job and helping people keep up with their traditions in this fast city. Anyway, if you are near the byepass, you know the kind of hustle I mean.