Shiva Clinic

The air in Kodaikanal is almost always cold and a bit damp from the mist. Shiva Clinic is tucked away in the town where the clouds seem to hang low in the afternoons. It’s a small space because finding room in Kodaikanal is never easy. We see a lot of people who have the sniffles or just need a checkup while they are visiting the hills. The floor is made of old tiles that stay freezing no matter how much we sweep. I always make sure to wear a thick sweater while I am working. There isn't a big sign out front, just the name painted on the glass. You can hear the town sounds outside, but it feels quite still once you step inside the door. We have some simple wooden benches for people to wait on. The lighting is a little dim because the windows are tiny. It feels more like an old-fashioned shop than a modern medical office. I have lived in Kodaikanal for a long time, so I know most of the people who come in. Sometimes we just chat about the rain or how many tourists are in town. Life moves slower up here in the mountains. We don't like to rush through things. If someone shows up late, we usually stay open to help them out. There are no corporate rules here. It’s just a local clinic for the people in the clouds.