Chaitanya Salon

Chaitanya Salon is located over in the Panchavati area of Nashik, specifically at 4377 Naag Chowk. We are right near the Saibaba Mandir, which is a big landmark for anyone trying to find us. The shop has been a part of this street for a long time. It’s a small place, but we make it work with what we have. I usually start the day early, sweeping the front and getting the chairs ready. Nashik is a busy city and Panchavati always has people moving around, especially with the temple nearby. We get a mix of regulars who live just around the corner and people just passing through. It’s not a fancy place with expensive decorations. We have the basic stuff like scissors, combs, and a couple of mirrors that have seen better days. I think people like coming here because it’s familiar and they know what to expect. There is no need for appointments usually, you just walk in and sit on the bench until it’s your turn. We talk about the weather or the price of groceries while I work. Sometimes it gets loud when the traffic at Naag Chowk picks up, but that’s just how it is in this part of town. We try to keep things simple and tidy. It’s a decent way to earn a living and serve the local community. We are just a standard salon doing our daily business near the mandir. We've seen a lot of changes in Nashik but our corner stays pretty much the same.