Kasu Brahmananda reddy National Park (KBR), a popular walking and gathering place in hyderabad, has evolved into a paradise for voracious readers and bibliophiles. All are a part of the hyderabad Reads Community's reading promotion program.
Every saturday between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m., book lovers from all over the city converge on the tranquil KBR park. They may be seen relaxing on mats spread out on the grass in the shade of luxuriant green trees, with some of them perched atop the park's many enormous rocks. A few people are reading peacefully while seated on the stone seats.In june 2023, Sloka Chandra and priyanka Peeramsetty launched The hyderabad Reads. They set out to create a reading group in hyderabad after being inspired by Bangalore Cubbon Reads. The courses are now managed and planned by two students from the city, Biswaroopa Barik and IT expert Mohammed Nusrat ali Quadri.
Clear skies, more readersMohammed stated in an interview with india Herald that "the inaugural hyderabad Reads session attracted about 45 attendees. We now number over 150 after 16 weeks. As the monsoon ends and the skies clear, the number is only anticipated to rise. While reading in quiet, others are free to come and go. Both regulations and a membership fee are absent. A book to read is all that is necessary. A minimum of one young child, accompanied by their parents, has participated in practically every session thus far, in addition to adults who are enjoying a beautiful evening of reading.Weekly RitualWhile there are a few lone readers, you can also spot groups of readers huddled together on mats beneath the shady trees, a group of pals who have made reading a regular habit. "Coming here once a week has become a habit," one reader wrote. We can devote some time to our interests, something we wouldn't be able to do consistently otherwise. Additionally, it's a wonderful sport for friends to do together in a social setting.
There is no dialogue or literary discussion on
hyderabad Reads. Although the readers frequently walk outside to get a cup of
coffee after the reading session to mingle. Anyone who wants to join is welcome, just like during the reading session.
"We frequently go to a neighbouring
coffee shop where anyone is welcome to join. Since reading is a silent activity, gathering outside allows us to engage and converse with one another, Mohammed continued.
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