CR PARK SPEAKS NEWSLETTER

Dear Readers, As September ushers in the gentle transition from monsoon to autumn, we welcome the enchanting season of Sharad ritu, a time when nature undergoes a subtle transformation. The air feels crisper, the skies clearer, and the vibrant festivities of autumn begin to unfold. This month, CR Park Speaks brings you stories that reflect the changing moods of this beloved season. With Durga Puja just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. This issue will provide a glimpse into the meticulous artistry of idol-making that defines the soul of CR Park. We'll also share exciting updates on upcoming events and activities within our neighborhood, including special cultural programs that celebrate this rich and festive season. Whether you’re soaking in the charm of Sharad ritu, preparing for the exuberance of Durga Puja, or simply enjoying the community spirit that makes CR Park unique, this newsletter aims to keep you connected with everything happening around you. Stay tune...

Purbosree Mahila Samity is a non profit organisation espousing social change. The Annual day function of Purbosree Mahila Samity was held on 31st August 2024. It was a joyous occassion for its members, students of Balwadi School and it's teachers. A cultural function was organised to celebrate the occasion. The Balwadi students demonstrated their Yoga prowess as well as their dancing skills in the two events. Soulful folk music and a variety of songs was presented by "Souro - bondhu" group / band.The members of PMS themselves were not to be left behind. Members(Aditi, Sunetra, Sumita and Aparna)gave a mesmerising song performance. Overall this cultural program created a bond between our community especially C R Park where all of us are conscious about social upliftment of people around us. Contributed by Suneera Bhattacharya and Aditi Sarkar Cultural Convenors, PMS  

My First Days in Chittaranjan Park: From Loneliness to a Life of Adventure Reflections On Childhood Memories, Community Spirit, and the Changing Landscape of C R Park in the 1970s   By Saibal Ghosh It was an early morning of a foggy winter day in December 1976 that I woke up in Chittaranjan Park for the first time! As an eleven year old, looking around with both trepidation and a sense of loss and sorrow, this place seemed to offer an opportunity to explore but also gave a sense of being thrown at the outskirts of civilisation! With my spirits down due to leaving behind a vibrant group of friends and a comparatively ‘happening’ neighbourhood of Sector 1, R K Puram, my little heart wrenched at the idea of having to spend lonely and forlorn evenings!   Wherever I looked, I saw unfinished houses, empty plots of land, with some completed homes strewn here and there - as if consoling me and assuring me, “we are here, we are here”. Oh! Where will I get my faithful band...