Ganesh Kulkarni Guruji

I’ve been doing this work here in Pune for quite some time now. Most people around the 10th Main in the 3rd Block know where to find me. It’s a quiet area mostly, and I usually spend my days handling various rituals or ceremonies people ask for. I started out learning the traditions from my elders, and it just became what I do every day. Sometimes the schedule gets a bit busy, especially during the festival months, so I have to keep track of everything in a small diary. It’s not a fancy setup. I just have my space where I prepare for the pujas. People come by to talk about dates or ask what materials they need to bring along for a ceremony. I try to be clear about how things work so there isn't any confusion later on. Some days involve a lot of traveling around the neighborhood to different homes, while other days are spent right here. I don't have a big team or anything, it’s just me doing the work. If you walk past the 3rd Block, you'll see where I operate. It’s been my life for years, and I’ve seen the neighborhood change quite a bit while I stayed in the same spot. It’s honest work, and I appreciate the folks who have kept coming back to me year after year for their family events. I don't use much technology, just the basics to stay in touch.