Pathak Pansari

Pathak Pansari is a little shop in Ludhiana, specifically at number 8948. We sell all sorts of traditional things, herbs, and spices that people have been using for ages. The shop has that strong smell of dried roots and ground powders that hits you as soon as you walk in. It’s a small space, and the shelves go all the way to the ceiling. We have jars and bags tucked into every corner. It’s been in the family or at least in this spot for quite a bit. People in Ludhiana know they can come to us for the specific items they can't find in a big supermarket. We don’t use any fancy scanners or computers; we mostly just know where everything is and write it down. It’s a bit dusty, but that’s what happens with bulk herbs. We spend a lot of time weighing things out on the scales for customers. Sometimes we sit on the small stools outside when there aren't many people. We don't have big sales or advertisements. People just walk in because they need something for a home remedy or a special recipe. It's a very simple way of doing business. We open early in the morning and close when the sun goes down. The address 8948 is our little corner of the world. We like the pace here. It’s not fast, but it’s steady. We keep things exactly as they have been for years.