Ashit Mehta

I started this place a while back in Athwalines. Most people know the spot because we are right across from the Zapta Hanuman Mandir at 9/916. It's a busy enough area but we like it here. I've lived around Surat for most of my life and setting up shop here just made sense for me. It’s not a big fancy office or anything like that. Just a simple room where I get my work done. Sometimes it gets a bit noisy with the traffic outside, especially during festival times when the temple is crowded with people coming to pray. I usually open up the shutters in the morning and stay until the evening work is finally finished. People drop by for various things throughout the day. I don’t really do much advertising. Mostly, it’s just folks from the neighborhood or friends of friends who know where to find me. You can’t miss the temple, so finding the address isn't too hard for anyone coming from the main road. I handle the day-to-day stuff myself and keep things straightforward. No complicated systems or big staff here. Just me working out of this space. It has been a few years now and the routine stays pretty much the same. I enjoy being part of the local community. It feels good to have a permanent spot in a part of town that has so much history. If you are ever near the Mandir, you’ll probably see my sign hanging up near the entrance.