Vikram Singh

I’m Vikram Singh and I’ve been running my business here in Jhalawar for a good while now. We are located right in Rajasthan, which means it gets incredibly hot for most of the year. If you are looking for us, we are right near the Mat Aji Mandia, which is a landmark most people in the area know. It’s a busy spot, especially when there are festivals or people going to the temple. My day usually starts early before the sun gets too high and the heat becomes unbearable. I do a bit of everything, from talking to folks who stop by to handling the odd jobs that come up. Being near the mandir means there’s always something going on outside the door. Sometimes I just sit and have a tea while watching the crowds. It’s not a big corporate operation, just me and some local help when I need it. We don’t spend much time on the computer or doing fancy stuff. Most of our work is done face-to-face. I’ve lived in this part of India my whole life, so I know the people around here pretty well. The shop isn't much to look at from the outside, but we are here every day. It’s a living, and it keeps me busy. Jhalawar is a quiet enough place if you know where to look, but around the temple, it’s always got energy. I've seen a lot of changes in this neighborhood over the years, but my spot stays pretty much the same. People come for the temple and end up saying hello to me while they pass by.