Pt Anil Kumar Shastri

You can find Pt Anil Kumar Shastri at house number 341 in Gurdev Nagar. It’s a regular residential area, so it feels very much like a home office. We have been here for a long time, and the neighbors all know where to find us. The work involves a lot of traditional rituals and consultations. It is not the kind of thing you do in a modern office building. People come here when they are looking for some peace of mind or need help with a ceremony. The room we use is simple, with just the essentials for the prayers and the readings. We don't have a lot of help, so we handle the appointments and the visitors ourselves. Gurdev Nagar is a nice place to be, and it stays relatively quiet compared to the main roads. We usually have the door open during the day. People drop by without calling sometimes, which can make things a bit hectic, but we manage. There are books and papers everywhere related to the calendars and the stars. It’s a lot of studying, even after all these years. We don't make big promises or use fancy words. We just listen to what people are going through and do what we can based on the traditions we follow. It’s a steady routine. Some days are slow, while others are packed from morning till night. It’s just how things have always been for us.