Prabhu Paan Bhandar

You can find us right at the Jagatpura Main Roadways Bus Stand, shop number 14. Being near the bus stand means we see all sorts of people every single day. Some are in a huge rush to catch their ride and others are just hanging around waiting for a delay. I have spent countless hours standing at this counter, mixing ingredients and wrapping leaves. The smell of tobacco and sweet spices is always hanging in the air. It is a small stall, so there isn't much room to move around. I keep my supplies in little tins stacked on the shelves behind me. The noise of the buses pulling in and out is constant, and the drivers often shout out to me while they are idling. Sometimes I forget to eat because the flow of customers just doesn't stop. It is a humble way to make a living. The counter is worn down from years of use. I do not use any machines, just my hands. Jagatpura is growing fast, but this corner by the bus stand feels like it stays the same. I know most of the regular commuters by sight, even if I do not know their names. We do not have a website or anything like that; people just know where we are. It gets dusty with all the road work nearby, so I am always cleaning the jars. It is just a small shop at stand 14.