Vandana Pan Shop

Most days start pretty early here at Vandana Pan Shop. We are located in Shukrawar Peth, specifically around Jawahar Nagar 4. It is a busy part of town and there is always something going on outside the door. I usually get here before the sun is fully up to get things ready for the day. The street is quiet then, but it picks up fast once people start heading to work. Being in Jawahar Nagar 4 means we see a lot of the same faces every single day. Some people stop by just to say hello while they are passing through Shukrawar Peth. The shop itself is not huge, but it fits what we need. We have been at this spot for a while now. Sometimes the weather is hot and the fan barely helps, but that is just how it goes. People know where to find us if they are in the neighborhood. It is just a regular place, nothing fancy or over the top. We keep the counter tidy as much as we can. My hands are usually busy with one thing or another. Late in the evening, the street lights come on and the vibe changes. It gets a bit more relaxed. We stay open until things quiet down. It is a simple life running a shop like Vandana Pan Shop. You get to know the rhythm of the street and the people who live around Jawahar Nagar 4. It is home for us. Sometimes the neighbors bring over tea and we just sit for a minute.