UWC Durga Puja Souvenir 2014

UNIWORLD CITY
RESIDENTS DURGA PUJA

2014

Souvenir “Uniworld City”
Rajarhat, Action Area-III
Kolkata-700160

“UNITED WE STOOD”

This year’s puja marked a very prominent difference when all the
residents of UWC gathered together and celebrated the victory of
good over evil

Congratulations to the UWC Residents who made their sincere efforts
to put together this memorable event

Durga Puja , the ceremonial worship of The Festival is devoted solely to Mother
mother goddess is one of the most goddess. Durga means “inaccessible” and
important festivals of India. Apart from she is the personification of the active side
being a religious festival it is also an of the divine “Shakti” energy of Lord Shiva.
occasion for reunion and rejuvenation and The festival is celebrated around the
a celebration of traditional culture and globe in different ways.
customs..The baro-yaari puja gave way to
the sarbajanin or Community Puja in 1910, .
when the Sanatan Dharmotsahini sabha

Organized the first truly community puja
in Bagh bazaar in Kolkata

Every Year during the lunar month of
Ashwin or Kartik, Hindus observe ten days
of ceremonies, rituals, fasts and feasts in
honor of the supreme mother goddess. It
begins with the fast of “ Navaratri”

We are blessed to host this Durga Puja Festival devoted
for Cultural Exchange and Religious offerings. We are

“A Step towards humbled by the overwhelming response received by
Unity…” the UWC residents for Durga Puja. We are growing
strength to strength every year and it is gratifying to
see so many join in these festivities that the joyous
season brings with a sense of community and

friendship.
We convey our Thanks from the bottom of our hearts
to everybody and especial thanks to our sponsors and
advertisers for their the relentless support to make

Ryan the event a Grand Success
We all hope that this year as always we will be able to
bring the Durga Puja to you with the same enthusiasm
and that you would be there as usual with great support
and encouragement.

Wish you all the best for the coming year.

--Mentors of Durga Puja Committee











MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARIES

Jayanta Dey & Debashish Banerjee

Dear Residents of Uniworld City,

We welcome you to the 5th year of celebration.
Someone earlier said that we live in an island away from the city, and the best we could do is
celebrate our festivals together. We believe in the true spirit in which the events are performed
throughout the year. It is with this hope that we pray to invoke Ma's blessings to continue to perform
the events. It is this hope that gives us wings to aspire and achieve.

What we have done in the past few years and specifically the last year, where-in we were able to bring
the community together and had one Durga Puja and all the festivals throughout the year, will surely
be an example to our children, friends and neighbor for the years to come.

Our celebrations in the past have always meant a mix of different things for different people – devotion and
worship, bonding with friends and family, elaborate cultural activities and not to forget excellent food which we
all devoured together. This year promises to be no different. The echo of the mantras and dhak, the fragrance of
incense, everyone dressed in their new clothes will transform the Horizons ground into a festive mode and brings
in the magic of togetherness.

We are extremely grateful to all residents of Uniworld City, sponsors and donors for their continuous
co-operation and support for the 5th Durga Puja at Uniworld City. Their devotion, commitment to the
community were unparalleled, without whose support these events would not be successful. Your
generosity will enable us to achieve the commonly shared aspiration.

We express our heartiest thanks to our Mentors for their valuable guidance. We would also like to
thank all the Executive committee members, their family members, Volunteers for the cultural events
as well as other events for all their hard work over the puja days and all the events throughout the
year.

Wish all a very happy Durga Puja & Diwali. We pray to Goddess Durga for all participants of our Durga
Puja for their success and hope that these festivals in coming years will continue to unite community
of Uniworld City and become more and more enjoyable.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who visits all our events and makes them successful. Looking
forward for similar support for years to come.

A word from the Collection Committee:

Uniworld City Residents Puja Committee would like to invite you to be part of the most happening residential
Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata. This is a Durga Puja for a Pristine 100 acre residential complex, which epitomizes
world class living. A total of 70+ high rise apartments with 4000+ apartments nestled amongst lush greenery, this
residential complex redefines the vibrant cosmopolitan culture of the city with new age living in the emerging
business hub of Kolkata. Around 1000 families already are a part of the community.

What is for the sponsors?
 The privilege to be a sponsor for a Puja which is awarded in last 3 consecutive years by Telegraph & TOI,
who recognize excellence in residential celebrations
o Prizes won:
 2012- Telegraph -Best “Model Apartment Puja”
 2013 – TOI ‘Shera Barir Puja’ – Runners Up in Category 1.
 - NKDA –3rd Prize in Pandal.
 - Telegraph – 4 Star Apartment Puja
 2014 –TOI -‘Shera Barir Puja’ –Best Protima (Senco Gold Sera Alankar)
 - TOI -Special Judges Award
 - NKDA – 2nd Prize in Protima + 2nd Prize Overall
 - Telegraph –‘Euroclean Clean’ & ‘Green Homes award’
 Access to ~1000+ families comprising for NRIs, Professionals, Doctors, Entrepreneurs, IT professionals,
Children & Creative homemakers.
 Mid- high income Group with high disposable income.
 With many setting up their dream homes in apartments worth 70 Lacs to 3.5Cr.
 Access to a captive market where professional services, commodities and business offerings are being
consumed rapidly.
 Present your brand in an international setting and ambience which will lead to significantly increased
brand recall.
 2015 would be the 6th year of Puja Celebration.

We would like to invite you to showcase your brands. The added advantage and footfall is possible due to
following key factors:

 Puja Pandal is in the center of the Uniworld City and accessible from all sides
 The sponsor block gets prime spaces in front of the Cultural and Puja Pandal
 Protima (Idol) is being crafted by “Sri Kalachand Rudra Pal” one of the most renowned, award winning and

leading artists of the state.

Hence, we would encourage you to be part of this growing story and access to this sizable concentration of
population who are willing to spend and invest.

UNIWORLD CITY SPORTS DAY WINNERS LIST -2015

Puja & Events Committee -2014

Jt. General Secretary: Mr. Jayanta Dey & Mr. Debashis Banerjee
Additional Secretary: Mr. B. B. Singh
Jt. Treasurer: Mr. Suman Majumder & Mr. Ratan Goel
Internal Auditor: Mr. Sudipto Ray
Food Committee: Mr. Rajib Saha, Mr. Brajesh Baheti
Cultural In-Charge: Mr. Sudipto Ray, Mr. Debajyoti Dey
Cultural Sub-committee Mrs. Priyanka Dasgupta, Mrs. Madhumita Das, Mr Anand Jha, Mrs Aditi Dey,
Mrs. Monalisa Choudhury, Mrs Rinku Choudhury,Mrs Rima Mishra,
Printing & Souvenir In charge: Mrs Rashmita Mishra
Puja In-Charge: Mr. Amitava Das, Mr. Ritesh Goel
Infrastructure Committee: Mr. Amitava Das
Collection-In-Charge: Mr. Barun Panda, Mr. Abhijeet Saha, Mr. Mahesh Sahoo, Mr. Kaushik Datta
Sponsorship-In-Charge: Mr. Premjit Chatterjee
Subscription Committee Mr. Debashish Banerjee
Mrs. Saswati Ganguly, Mrs. Onnie Bhoumick, Mrs. Pragya Singh, Mr.
Abhijeet Bose, Mr. Joy Chakraborty

Others whose help was essential:

Uniworld City Facility Management
G4S Securities
NKDA (New Town Development Authority)
NTESCL (New Town Electric Supply Corporation)
New Town Police Station
Canara Bank (Newtown Branch)
S & B Audio
Suvam Moitra & Party
Bittu Mondol (Choreographer)
Debasish (Costumes & Make-up)
The Telegraph
Times of India
Jooly Jecker & Athena Retail

Looking Back at some other Events of Uniworld City:









RathYatra -2015 -Mr Sidhartha Panda (Heights #1-103)

At Uniworld City, Rajarhat New Town, situated in the Northern outskirts of Kolkata, we celebrated the Rathayatra
with much pomp and glory. But do you know the story behind it, how did it begin? Let me brief account of the
origin and the form in which Rathyatra is performed at PURI at the Lord Jagganath temple.

The magnet that binds all and pulls to Puri is Jagannatha – The Lord of the Jagat (masses). Jagata ra Naatha Aahe
Jagannatha. The cult to which all the people of Odisha and many more in Bengal connect to is the Jagannatha
cult. What is this cult and why is it different and attractive. On one hand we have Sri Chaitanya who through his
kirtans praised Him and sought Him. He left his mark in his grand abode. On the other hand we have Salabeg,
though a Muslim by birth, was always attached to Jagannath. Irrespective of cast, creed, and religion people
could worship Him and so Jagannatha.

When the keepers of the Puri temple imposed restrictions on who could come in and who could see the Lord, all
could not come to Him. The Lord then decided that, “If my devotees cannot come me, I will go to them”. Thus
started His journey from the palatial abode to visit His aunt. The journey done on His chariot , Nandighosh along
with his brother and sister in their respective chariots, Taladhwaja and Debadalana marked the beginning of this
mass phenomenon where the Lord has come out to see his people and being seen by them. Since He is outside
the confinement of the temple walls, any one could come to Him and see him worship him in other words meet
the Lord directly. This is the essence of Rathayatra.

Year 2013, a group of residents in Uniworld decided to perform Rathyatra.

Year 2014, as the number of residents grew, so did the group of enthusiast bhaktas. Largely led and encouraged
by Mr. Nihar Mishra and astounding help from Mr. Barun Panda, this group of Odias set out to make this an Odia
cultural gathering. Much to their own surprise, it turned out to be a big success due to the generous
contributions from many residents and large gathering. The concept was not to collect any chanda and try to do
the best we can with our own contributions. Such was HIS magic that it laid the foundation for a Puja committee.

Year 2015…an important year for all Jagannatha bhaktas. This is one of the wonders and unique facts about our
Kalia suna, as many call Him with love. Jagannath is the only God whose idol is made of wood(hence the name
Darubramha) and changed once every such year where there are conditions such as Joda sravana (2 sravan
months as per Odia hindu calendar). This year was all the more special as it was after 19 years that this change of
material body was to happen. This is called Nabakalebar. This year Rathayatra is special as all aspects and
portions of the rath are newly built to receive the newly built Idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
Sharing another unique fact about Jagannath- He is considered the 9th Avatar (reincarnation) of the almighty
Vishnu, the creator. Unlike all the previous Avatars, Jagannath is neither a complete human form nor semi animal
form nor is he worshipped alone or with consort. He is worshipped with His brother and sister. Unique as the
facts prove, He still is for all… Jay Jagannath.

Drawn by the wishes of Jagannath and encouraged by the last years response, this year the team wanted to do
more and what they achieved by His blessings. Again inspired by Nihar Mishra, the group (now larger) met 2
months prior to the festival and discussed, Rathayatra and Nabakalebar. We wanted a new Rath, new Idols, new
set of programs and much more participation. The list was big and the budget matched it. Decision was
unanimously agreed after bit of debate, we will do it big this year but our principles of last year would remain –
no chanda collection. The group decided on contributing a measly amount from each Odia family and the rest

would be by sale of subsidized food coupons for main bhog dinner and voluntary contributions. Many of us felt
would we make it, will there be sufficient funds. One statement kept us going, “All is happening with His will, He
will take care”. With this belief in mind, we confirmed the decorator, caterer, Puja pundit and even ordered for
new Rath and idols. People wanted khaja from Puri, that too taken into consideration. Guided and encouraged by
Nihar bhai and other seniors we continued. Our spirits took a big leap when we saw the new Rath and the new
idols made of Neem wood. The vision of the Lord in his Rath became clearer. We all knew that come what may
the celebration will happen.

The program was set by days –

 Rath Puja. Nabakalebar Puja, Rath parikrama, Bhog Dinner
 Light games in the morning. Evening Aarti, Cultural programs in the evening
 Afternoon bhog Arpan, Evening Kirtan and Aarti for 5 days
 Bahuda Puja and return Parikrama.

As if to say I am with you, He made it clear that He wanted to be a part of our celebration. Not once during both
the Rath parikramas, did it rain. But it surely did rain before and after. All days during Aarti the weather was
good. At the end we ourselves thought, wow it was good but how smoothly it went, Jagannath was there, all was
His will.

Some figures –

 Budget of over 2.5 Lakh was met with no chanda collection.
 More than 500 people participated in the bhog dinner catered by Dalma
 More than 100 participants performed on stage during cultural events
 8+ families offered bhog cooked from home, every afternoon.
 Uniworld Puja committee had generously donated Rs. 50000/-.
 Maximum people who pulled the Rath were in age group below 15 years.

The energy in the air, the chants of “Jay Jagannath”, the sound of ghanta, kirtan and dhol, bhaktas flocking to see
the lord, touch the Rath ropes, all of these bound by the strings of devotion, the feeling of unison and submission
to almighty – This is what Rathayatra and the Jagannath cult is known for. If Puri is the sea, at Uniworld we were
like a drop of water from same sea, blessed by the lord Himself. The Odia culture, well depicted in the Bhajans,
classical dance, Sambalpuri folk dance and the food, was very well depicted in the celebration and performances.
Words are not sufficient to describe the energy and enthusiasm of the residents: one has to be there to
experience it and to relate to it. Leaving you with some memories captured through camera and hope to see you
there, next year, in front of the Lord at Rathayatra 2016.

“Ek Kadam Swatchta Ki Aur……” Inspired by Swatch Bharat Mission UWC

Residents Engage themselves in Cleanliness and spreading Awareness

Every Sunday not only a Group of nationwide campaign which was launched
residents but Security at UWC take their and organized by Hon’ble Prime minister
important time out to serve this noble Narendra Modi throughout India hence
cause. We all know the importance of Let us do our bit and make it a SWATCH
cleanliness and through this initiative we BHARAT.
are able to bring awareness among the
fellow residents and participate in clean ----- Morning Walkers Group, UWC

up drives. This has not only lead in

cleanliness but has brought oneness

among the residents as it is carried by

people from all walks of life. It is

We eagerly welcome more and more people to join this initiative

There was a baby sperm whale named Bumper. Bumper had sharp teeth as big as an eraser. He
was as big as a minivan. He follows his mom through the ocean everywhere he swims. His mom looks like
Bumper except his mom is big as a school bus. Her teeth are as big as three inches. They lived in the sea.
It was huge. One day when Bumper and his mom were out for a swim Bumper started to feel hungry. He
told his mom and his mom said, “There’s a big squid next to the rock. I’ll get them for you to eat.”

When Bumper and his mom started to go, there was a really strong wind that blew both of them
in different directions. Then the wind stopped and Bumper realized that he lost his mom! Bumper didn’t
know what to do so he started swimming. Then he saw a Great White Shark. It had a black on top and
white on the bottom. It had teeth as big as an eraser too. The shark’s name was Bigmouth. Bigmouth was
an adult shark. Bumper said, “My name is Bumper.” Bigmouth said, “My name is Bigmouth.” Bumper asked,
“Can you help me find my mom?” Bigmouth said, “I’ll be happy to help you find your mom Bumper”. So
they started searching.

They went deeper and deeper in the sea. It started to get darker and darker. Then they saw a
Giant Squid! Bumper yelled, “Lookout!” Bigmouth was planning to smack her tail at the Giant Squid. The
squid was very red, had an eye big as a basketball, and had a beak like a parrot.

When Bigmouth started swimming the squid didn’t know what Bigmouth would do, so she’d slap
Bigmouth with her tentacles. Bigmouth zoomed out and slapped! Boom, bam, slack, boosh, slam, dam. Now
the squid was redder than red and hot. So, it swam away. Suddenly they saw an orca! Bumper thought
“Orcas are very friendly.”

Bigmouth said “Orcas eat Great Whites! But I know a way to escape. Orcas can’t drive as deep as
Great White Sharks, so I could dive down 1000 feet deeper.” Bigmouth started zooming down so fast!
The orcas didn’t even know Bigmouth started to dive.

Bumper started to worry. He thought he’d never find his mom! Suddenly Bumper thought he saw
his mom. He saw something huge like his mom. But it was grey instead of blue and blue was the colour of
Bumper and his mom. Bumper thought “Who is that strange creature?” He asked Bigmouth, “Can we go to
see what creature that is?” Bigmouth said “Ok let’s go.”

The view started to look brighter and brighter since they were going higher and higher. When
they finally reached to the creature, it wasn’t a creature. It was a rock that looked like Bumper’s mom.
Bumper was sad because he thought he found his mom. He wanted to give up but he couldn’t because he
loved his mom so much. So he continued searching for his mom.

When Bumper looked he saw something blue swimming toward him. It had teeth big as three
inches like his mom. It was shaped like his mom. Bumper went up to the creature. It was his mom!
Bumper swam closer and hugged his mom as tight as he could. So they went home and ate squid.

Ryan Kundu, Horizons Tower 02, 1201