Mathura Snacks & Sweets

Mathura Snacks & Sweets is over in Sadashiv Peth. The address is 1373 in the Bodakdev Area. Sadashiv Peth is one of those old parts of Pune where the lanes are narrow and the buildings are close together. It has a very traditional feel to it. Our shop is no different. It’s a small space, packed with containers and trays. We don't have a lot of room to move around, so we’ve learned to navigate the narrow aisles behind the counter without bumping into each other too much. The building is quite old, and the floor has those classic stone tiles that stay cool even when it’s hot outside. We open up early in the morning, usually before the sun is fully up, to start getting things ready for the day. The Bodakdev Area starts to wake up around seven, and by nine, the street is full of people on bicycles and scooters. We keep a stack of old newspapers near the door for when we have a slow moment. The smell of the neighborhood is a mix of incense from the nearby temples and the exhaust from the heavy traffic. We don't use any fancy marketing or big banners. People just know we are here at number 1373. We’ve got a small light bulb over the main counter that flickers sometimes, but it gives enough light. It’s a busy, cramped, and lively place to work, and we stay here until the evening.