Happy Streets in Bengaluru: A cheerful send-off to 2025 in RR Nagar | Bengaluru News
Bengaluru: Happiness filled the air in Rajarajeshwari Nagar Sunday as residents and visitors bid a joyous farewell to 2025. Happy Streets, by The Times of India, concluded its run at RR Nagar by bringing people together to enjoy a joyful, traffic-free morning.From 6.30am to 9.30am, 12th Cross Road, near Mount Carmel English School, Ideal Homes Township, came alive with a wide range of engaging stalls. Reclaim Constitution distributed copies of the Preamble, encouraging civic awareness, while Heartfulness offered guided meditation sessions. Art enthusiasts explored Mandala art with Prashree Art and got hands-on creative experiences at DK Kalakari Arts and Crafts.Fitness and movement remained at the heart of the experience, with Apple Fitness inviting participants to try out simple gym equipment. Cycling and skating added to the energy, with Bell and Brakes Bicycle Store offering bicycle trials and Best Club Roller Skating introducing skating to interested participants.The residents also enjoyed a range of other activities, with Shivathi Dance Academy, NeeRav Arts Village, Sarvebhavanthu Sukhinah Yoga, Swingers Dance Inc, and Aravind Universe Karate Training School adding colour and energy to the morning. Sustainability-focused initiatives were led by Hasiru Sele, which demonstrated composting, zero-waste practices, and the use of paper bags. Adding a playful eco angle, GreenMic hosted innovative games using eco-friendly products. The initiative was presented by Bhima Jewellers.EARLY-MORNING FUNGeetha Jeevani | 48, resident of RR NagarSunday mornings usually feel slow, but Happy Streets adds a different kind of energy. It’s a good initiative that helps people relax, network, and exchange ideas. The atmosphere is uplifting and truly adds happiness, leaving you motivated for the week aheadJaya Sancheti | 28, teacher at The Child’s Kingdom SchoolThis is my second time here, and it always motivates me to soak in the vibe, climate, and positive energy. Zumba is my favourite, and I eagerly wait for Happy Streets so I can dance and have funRamya Rao | 42, teacher & RR Nagar residentIt’s wonderful to see such a massive crowd even in this weather. Small local stores are engaging people with a variety of activities, and the overall energy is infectious. I’ve met my neighbours here, and though it was my first time, the positive vibe really stood outNamita Jain | 41, resident of RR NagarI’m usually lazy on Sundays, but my son insisted that I attend after he enjoyed it last time. This is my first experience, and it was totally worth it. There are so many activities and games, and it’s great to see children and adults enjoying themselves together. It’s the first time such an event is happening in our locality, and I hope it continuesNalina V (45) & daughter Yaashitha (18) | residents of E-CityWe came all the way from Electronics City after finding out about the event on Instagram. It turned into a lovely mother-daughter bonding experience. Playing traditional games like tops brought back childhood memories, and I want my daughter to experience the same joys we grew up with. I hope such events come to our locality tooDeepti (36) & Arihant Bhandari (40), with daughter Stuthi (2) | residents of ChamarajpetThis is a great initiative that brings the community together. We have attended many editions, including the first Happy Streets event in 2017 on Church Street. We came here for our children, and Zumba keeps us energised. Ending the year on such a positive note was specialSandeep Kumar (34) & Nayanika HD (31) | residents of JnanabharathiIt was a refreshing experience and a great way to end the year. Dance sessions, sketching, and traditional games brought back old memories, while also offering quality family bonding time. We heard about the event on Instagram and thoroughly enjoyed itSuleel Shetty & family | residents of JnanabharathiThis was my first time at Happy Streets. I got to know about it through a newspaper ad. It feels refreshing because we don’t usually get to experience such activities. I would love to see more traditional Indian games for children, as they bring back memories of the games we played growing up… It’s a wonderful way to end the year on a fun note
