Shree Chintamani Fatka Mart

Our shop is over in Hadapsar. If you know the area, you know it gets quite crowded, especially during the festival seasons. That’s when things really pick up for us. Most of the year, we’re just preparing and making sure everything is stored safely. It’s a bit of a seasonal business, so the rhythm of our work changes depending on the month. When the rush starts, it’s all hands on deck. We have stacks of boxes piled up and people coming in asking for all sorts of crackers. It can get pretty chaotic with everyone talking at once. We’ve been at this location for a good bit of time now, so the local folks know where to find us. We don't have a big fancy showroom. It’s more of a functional space where you can see what’s available and pick what you need. My cousins help out when it gets busy. We spend a lot of time checking inventory and making sure we follow all the safety rules because that’s important in this line of work. Sometimes the weather doesn't help, but we make do. It’s a simple operation. We aren't interested in being some corporate giant. We just like being part of the local community here in Hadapsar and seeing families come by year after year. It feels good to see familiar faces every time the big holidays roll around again. Just hard work and simple living.