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Most of my memories of childhood revolve around two communities – REC and BHEL. These self-contained communities made my childhood almost idyllic and perfect. I haven’t visited Trichy in years but I will always carry the memories of BHEL and REC with me.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly (or not so surprisingly) the memories of BHEL that cling to me are its landmarks – the Hands sculpture at Training Centre, the Bicycle stands, the parks (that remain closed most of the time) and the shops. If I close my eyes really tight I can smell sugarcane being crushed and conjure the lady who served them.<\/p>\n

\"\"

The sugarcane juice stall and Raja bakery – icons from my childhood<\/p><\/div>\n

An ode to BHEL<\/span><\/p>\n

Township it was called<\/p>\n

Silent witness of my steps<\/p>\n

Feeding souls and lives<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Blooms of many kinds<\/p>\n

Decorating look alike homes<\/p>\n

Yellow, pink and more<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Raja Bakery<\/p>\n

Spicy mixture, bread and more<\/p>\n

My stomach now growls<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Fancy store Edlove<\/p>\n

Here fake feathered pink birds drank, spit<\/p>\n

Dark, surly it was<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Sugarcane juice stall<\/p>\n

Vegetables, cassettes, linen<\/p>\n

Shoes for every feet<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I remember it all<\/p>\n

Carved in the mind, set in stone<\/p>\n

Memories forever<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictures Source: Facebook Trichy BHEL Township Page\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Coming up tomorrow, C: Clubs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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