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Tirthankar Neminath and Sri Krishna

Tirthankar Neminath and Vasudeva Krishna were cousin brothers according to Jain stories. We find the story in Kalpasutra Teeka that is preached on the ocasion of Paryushan.

A play " Neminath and Krishna" will be staged at Azimganj Kothi on 15 August, Independence day on the auspices of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shree Ji Maharaj and her disciples.

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Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shree Ji Birth Date

Birth date of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shree Ji falls on 20 August 2009. Azimganj Shree Sangh will celebrate the same with Bhakti Sangeet.

It is to be noted that Sadhwi Ji and three of her disciples are observing their Chaturmas at Azimganj.

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Paryushan Photos: Kalpasutra

Swapnalakshana Pathaka
(Interpreters of Dreams)

Trishla tells her dreams to

Maharaja Siddhartha

Grief and Joy of Trishala Mata

Trishala Mata dreams 14 auspicious images while sleeping in her palace. She woke up and told King Siddhartha, her husband, about the dreams. She asked him about the expected result of the dreams. King Siddhartha told her that they will be bestowed with a mighty, wise and beautiful child (Picture 2) . Siddhartha calls interpreters of dreams the next morning and they endorsed his view (Picture 1) .

Once Lord Mahavira thought that his movements as embryo would be painful for his mothers. He stopped his movements to keep her mother in rest. Queen Trishala, his mother,however, interpreted it wrongly. She thought that the embryo is dead. She filled with grief and sorrow. When Lord came to know that he started moving. Trishala became joyous knowing her embryo alive(Picture 3) .

Mahavira Swami Photos in Kalpasutra 
Paryushan Photos from Kalpasutra

Paryushan: Mahavira Swami Photos from Kalpasutra

14 Draems of Devananda Mata

Trishala Mata sleeping in her Palace

Harinaigameshi Deva transfers embryo
of Mahavira from
Devananda to Trishala Mata

Trishala Mata viewing 14 dreams

Lord Mahavira descending from Vaimanika Devaloka to the womb of Devananda Mata. His mother Devananda viewed 14 great dreams at that time (Picture 1) .

However, her joy did not prolong.Harinaigameshi Deva (god) took the embryo from her womb and transferred it to queen Trishala (Picture 3) by order Indra, the King of gods.

Trishala was sleeping in her palace at that time (Picture 2). She had the similar 14 great dreams after that (Picture 4).

Mahavira Swami Photos in Kalpasutra 
Paryushan Photos from Kalpasutra

Famous People and Families from Shaharwali Society Part 5

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Singhi family of Azimganj is also a renowned Shaharwali family. Bahadur Singh Singhi and Dalchand Singhi were the pioneers of the family. They established their business and business system well. They have found their fortune in collieries. They had lion's share in coal production of Bengal before nationalization of collieries.

Singhi family was fond of Gemstones, especially flat diamonds and emeralds. They were instrumental in making wonderful "Aangi" of sri Dharmanath Swami in Tulapatti Jain Temple, Kolkata. This Kundan Jadau "Aangi" is studded with hundreds of big size flawless flat diamonds.

The Singhi family had built two high schools, one in Lalbagh and another in Jiaganj, both in Murshidabad district. Their residential house Singhi Sadan in Azimganj is now converted to Azimganj Kothi. Rajendra Singh Singhi of this family was the first one in Shaharwali society to marry a Gujrati Girl.

However, their main contribution to Jain society is publications of "Singhi Granthamala". This is a series of Jain texts published first time in printed form. This series is an asset to Jain academic world. Prakrit Bharati, Jaipur is set to re-publish the same.

Famous people from Azimganj Part 1

Famous people from Azimganj Part 2

Famous people …….. Part 3
Famous People..........Part 4
Famous People..........Part 5

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Jainism and Environment Part 2

Pond in Kolkata Dadabadi

Jain Dadabadis are true protectors of Environment. In fact, they are botanical gardens along with a temple of Dadagurudev.

Badi means garden that is derived from Sanskrit word Vatika. Since medieval age Dadabadis are built far from cities and towns. There are hundreds of trees in most of the Dadabadis. There are flower plants, fruit trees and decorative trees and plants in Dadabadis. Dadabadis also grow medicinal trees.

People use to come in Dadabadis for Darshan and Puja. Dadabadis are traditionally social and religious meeting places. Many social and religious events are organized and celebrated in dharmashalas in Dadabadis all over India. People come and spend a lot of time there. They enjoy fresh oxygen exhelled by trees and plants as an additional benefit.

Dadabadis are natural safeguards against pollution.

Jainism and Environment Part 1

Decorative and fruit trees

Kolkata Dadabadi

Jainism and Environment
Green collar job: Environment friendly way of employment
Jainism and Environment Part 1
Jainism and Environment Part 2

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Jainism and Environment Part 1

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Jainism is not only a religion but way of life. It is art of living. A human being lives with his society and environment. Jain Agamas (Holy Books) are very conscious about preserving environment. Their thoughts surpassed that of modern environmentalists.

Jain Agamas say that a Jeeva (Soul) harms or intend to harm any one out of Raga (Craving) and Dwesha (Aversion). They have gone into the root cause of all violence. The Acharanga Sutra, first Jain Anga Sutra advocates strongly for protecting and preserving environment. It says that Pudhavi (Soil), Jala (Water), Vaau (Air), Vanassai (Vegetations) and even Teu (Fire) are living creatures and should not be destroyed or killed. The Acharanga says that these are violence.

Consumerism promotes craving. It motivates people to consume more and more whether required or not. They have even made it parameter of development. This western doctrine is the root cause of all environmental hazards in modern days. In fact, we are now at the threshold of total collapse due to consumerism culture.

Jain texts emphasize on utility (Upayoga) in place of consume (Upabhoga) rather they tend to worship the nature(Upasana). Consumerism leads to deplition of natural resources that in turn contaminate air, water, soil and other valuable natural resources. Jain texts motivate people for minimul consumption. They emphasize on Tyaga (Sacrifice).

Jain Sharavaka / Shravikas (Laymen) are preached to minimize their Bhoga (Consumerables). Jain Sadhu / Sadhwi (Monks and Nuns) are living with almost no consumables. They do not use vehicles rather travel bear foot. They do not use electricity and any modern amenities. They do not even cook or tell any one to cook for them. They do not pluck flowers and any other green vegetables for any purpose. They do not possess any earthly things. No money, no bank account, no credit cards.

All Jains including Sadhu / Sadhwi and Sharavaka / Shravikas observe Paryushan as their main Parva. They do not even eat green vegetables in those days. Traditionally they do not eat in the night (after sunset).

Jainism and Environment
Green collar job: Environment friendly way of employment
Jainism and Environment Part 2

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Swine flu awareness

I have got a copy of mail to Presidents of Rotary club, today from Rtn. Dipak Purohit, District Governor 3131. I thought this useful for all and posted in this blog.

Original mail:

My dear Presidents,

I agree with you that swine flu awareness is needed, but there is no need to be panicky and join the publicity propaganda carried out by media and others which acts as a vehicle to spread misconception than to spread scientific information.

These are few facts about swine flu when discussed with the leading epidemiologists.

1) Swine flu, that is H1N1 flu is not new, first detected in 1987.

2) Infective stage of flue is 5 days, 1 day before and 4 days after onset of symptoms.

3) The best way to prevent it spreading is asking patient having symptoms of flu like fever cough and running nose to take rest at home for 4 days so he does not transmit it.

4) Masks are of limited value if any, in this disease, it can spread through droplets on your skin, through contact etc, and I have seen that the masks in Pune are worn as fashion statement, while walking on road today morning I saw people wearing masks coming out for a morning walk with their dogs!, many wearing masks around their necks, and so on, in fact these masks shall act as the vehicles to carry the virus, instead, avoiding crowded places or cinema halls or malls where air conditioners are on, is advisable, because you get recirculated air, where the virus density multiplies.

5)Death after H1N1 flu is not common, in fact infections like measles is taking toll of thousands more every year, and we are oblivious of the facts. Swine flu is being blown out of proportion by media trying to create hysteria among lay people.

6) Fever accompanied by respiratory distress, should be immediately notified which is likely to be a complication of H1N1 flu.

7)The mortality is less than .01 percent of those affected, that means may be one in 10,000 affected is likely to suffer the life loss.

8) If you remember, 2 years ago SARS was blown out of proportion, what happened? Humans develop immunity to the virus, the same is going to happen, we develop immunity in due course of time, the virus is in the air, you can not stop it, our body is already developing the immunity so nothing to panic.

We need to take care of children and elderly who have less immunity and do not let them go to crowded places that is all .

WE MUST START THIS CAMPAIGN OF NOT TO BE AFRAID OF THIS FLU AND LET YOUR DAILY WORK CONTINUE AS NORMAL, NO MASKS FOR ORDINARY CITIZENS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS OR SPECIFIC EXPOSED TO LOT OF CROWDED ENVIRONMENTS MAY BE BENEFITTED, NOT PROVEN.

I am amazed to hear that people are selling masks of RS 20 each which are available to less than Rupee 1 in the market.
See who is getting benefitted?

Please spread the scientific info, do not join the band wagon and stick to science, that should be the order of the day.
Deepak Purohit
District governor, 3131
Purohit Clinic, Plot 78, MCCHS
Panvel, Maharashtra
India
PIN 410206
Cell no. 098209 77773

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Sri Chandaprabhu Temple, Kolkata

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Sri Chandaprabhu Swami Temple
Kolkata

There is another temple in the complex near Parasnath. This is of Sri Chandraprabh Swami, eighth Jain Tirthankar.

This is also very beautiful temple built by Ganeshilal Kapurchand Kharad, another esteemed member of Johari Sath, Kolkata.

Ganeshilal Kapurchand Kharad Johari were mainly in ruby and sapphires business. They were manufacturing and exporting these precious stones from Burma, Shyam, Pylin and Cylon rough. They accumulated wealth out of this business and spent generously to build the temple. The temple is built some years after Rai Badridas built Parasnath glass temple of Sri Sheetal Nath.

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Paryushan

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Paryushan is the greatest Parva of Jain. It will be started from 17 August and Samvatsari will be on 24 August this year 2009. It is only five days from now. Azimganj will celebrate Paryushana in the auspieces of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shreeji Maharaj and Jiaganj with her Disciples. The twin cities are very fortunate this year.

I have cretaed a blog for Paryushan in that you can read and post materials regarding Paryushan.

Paryushan Blog
Paryushan in Kolkata Jineshwar Suri Bhawan

Paryushanas of Jyoti Kothari

Jain Shivirs of Jyoti Kothari

My Paryushan

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Jyoti Kothari will be delivering Paryushan Pravachana at Jineshwar Suri Bhawan, Kolkata from 17 to 24 August 2009.

Paryushana starts on 17 and Samvatsari is on 24 August 2009.

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Bahadur Singh Bothra, Footballer, Indian National team

Bahadur Singh Bothra of Jiaganj was part of Indian National team (Football) in 1930s. He played in India as well as overseas to represent Indian team.

He had been President of Jiaganj sri sangh for few years.

Late Lalit Bothra, Pradip Bothra and Jyoti Singh Bothra are his three sons.

Padmabhushan Dr. Bimal Bachchhawat

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Few people know that Dr. Bimal Bachchhawat of Azimganj had been awarded with Padmabhushana, one of the highest award by the Government of India. He was also Bhatnagar award winner in science. He adorned the chair of the President of Indian scientists association for long time. We are proud of him as Azimganjites.
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Kundan Meena Jadau Jewelry

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Kundan Meena Jadau Jewelry

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Jyoti Kothari, Jaipur has been volunteering himself for Paryushan Pravachana since 1984. He had been to Tokyo, capital of Japan last year for Paryushana Pravachana.

He will be delivering Paryushan Pravachana at Jineshwar Suri Bhawan, Kolkata this year 2009 during 17 to 24 August.

He had also been to Bangkok, Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad, Patna, Chandrapur, Malegaon, Ajmer, Byabar, Jaipur, Durg, Lucknow etc for Paryushana Pravachana during those years.

Paryushanas of Jyoti Kothari

Jain Shivirs of Jyoti Kothari
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पर्युषण पर्व का महत्व भाग 2

श्रमण भगवन महावीर स्वामी
महावीर स्वामी मन्दिर
कोलकाता

यह पर्व भाद्रपद कृष्ण १२ से प्रारम्भ हो कर भाद्रपद शुक्ला ४ को पूर्ण होता है। पर्युषण पर्व का अन्तिम दिन संवत्सरी कहलाता है। संवत्सरी पर्व पर्युषण ही नही जैन धर्म का प्राण है। इस दिन साम्वत्सरिक प्रतिक्रमण किया जाता है जिसके द्वारा वर्ष भर में किए गए पापों का प्रायश्चित्त करते हैं। साम्वत्सरिक प्रतिक्रमण के बीच में ही सभी ८४ लाख जीव योनी से क्षमा याचना की जाती है। यहाँ क्षमा याचना सभी जीवों से बैर भाव मिटा कर मैत्री करने के लिए होती है। क्षमा याचना शुद्ध ह्रदय से करने से ही फल प्रद होती है। इसे औपचारिकता मात्र नही समझना चाहिए।

पर्युषण शब्द का अर्थ है एक स्थान पर निवास करना। द्रव्य से इस समय साधू साध्वी भगवंत एक स्थान पर निवास करते हैं। भाव से अपनी आत्मा में स्थिरवास करना ही वास्तविक पर्युषण है। इस लिए इस समय यथासंभव विषय एवं कषायों से दूर रह कर अपनी आत्मा में लीन होने के लिए आत्म चिंतन करना चाहिए। साथ ही सामायिक, प्रतिक्रमण, देवपूजन, गुरुभक्ति, साधर्मी वात्सल्य अदि भी यथाशक्ति करने योग्य है।

इस समय कल्पसूत्र की वाचना होती है जिसमे तीन अधिकार हैं १ जिन चरित्र अधिकार २ स्थविरावली एवं ३ साधू समाचारी। जिन चरित्र अधिकार में पश्चानुपुर्वी से तीर्थंकर श्रमण भगवन महावीर, पुरुषादानिय पार्श्वनाथ, अर्हत अरिष्टनेमि व ऋषभ अर्हन कौशलिक इन चार तीर्थंकरों का विस्तार से एवं शेष २० तीर्थंकरों का संक्षेप में जीवन चरित्र वांचा जाता है। स्थविरावली में चरम तीर्थंकर महावीर स्वामी के गणधरों से ले कर आज तक के युगप्रधान आचार्यों एवं स्थविर मुनियों का जीवन चरित्र समझाया जाता है। साधू समाचारी का वांचन साधू साध्वी भगवंतों के सामने किया जाता है। पर्युषण पर्व के समय कल्पसूत्र का वाचन अवश्य सुनना चाहिए।
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Parswa Padmawati Mahapujan at Shivjiram Bhawan, Jaipur

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Jaipur Khartargachchha Sangh has organized Parswa Padmawati Mahapujan at Shivjiram Bhawan on Sunday 9 August 2009.

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Parswa Padmavati Mahapujan in Jaipur

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Sri Khartar Gachchha Sangh, Jaipur has organized Parswa Padmavati Mahapujan in a grand scale at Shivjiram Bhawan, MSB Ka Rasta, Johri Bazar, Jaipur.

The Puja has been organized in the auspieces of Sadhwi Shree Sulochana Shree ji Maharaj.

Chandra Prakas Prakash Chand Lodha family have sponsored the same. The family contributed for everything including Pujan Samagri, dresses of male Snatriya, Musicians, singer etc. They have also sponsored for Sadharmi Vatsalya followed by the Puja.

Vidhikarak Yashwant Golchha performed entire Vidhi vidhan of the puja in fascinating way. His Mantrochcharan in clear voice, awesome mandla and depicting importance of Parswa Padmawati Mahapujan in understandable way made this Puja memorable.
Vidhi Karak yashwant Golchha inspired people to devote themselves for Tirthankar Parswanath. He added that Padmawati helps only those who are the devotees of Tirthankar Parswanath.

Ms. Laheri sang sweet songs related to Pujan.

Three hundred pairs participated in this Mahapujan. This is the bigest ever arrangement of Parswa Padmavati Mahapujan in Jaipur.



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Photo Gallery: Kolkata Jain Dadabadi

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Photo Gallery: Kolkata Jain Dadabadi

Jain Dadabadi: Kolkata

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Photo Gallery: Kolkata Jain Dadabadi



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Kolkata Dadabadi

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Kolkata Dadabadi is the most beautiful Dadabadi in the world. It is all made of Makrana marble. Please view this article with Photos and Videos of Kolkata Jain Dadabadi.

Photo Gallery: Kolkata Jain Dadabadi


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Index of the blog posts

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Index of some older posts

Posts in Hindi

पहेलियाँ Jain Temples: Azimganj
शहरवाली पोषाक Jain temples in Jiaganj and Nashipur
अजीमगंज शहरवाली साथ का खाना Festival of India: Akshaya Tritiya, the
कुछ निराले शहरवाली नाम auspicious day


Chaturmas Shashiprabha Shreeji

साध्वी श्री श्रद्धान्विता श्री जी महाराज के वर्षी तप का पारना आखा तीज २७। ०४। २००९ को पालीताना में होगा।

रीति रिवाज़: सिलामी व व्याह १ Murshidabad, The place of Nawabs
रीति रिवाज़: खीर चटाई व मुंडन Famous people from Azimganj part 1
कुछ रीति रिवाज़: जापा और जनम Famous people from Azimganj part 2

Famous people …….. part 3
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Gems and Jewelry in Shaharwali society

Shaharwali Families in Bangaluru
Shaharwali Families in Hyderabad
Shaharwali Families in US (America)
Shaharwali Families in Jaipur
Shaharwali Families in Mumbai
Shaharwali Families in Chennai
Shaharwali Families in Delhi
Shaharwali Families in Japan
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Marital relationship in Rajasthan and Gujrat

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Shaharwali community had marital relationship in Rajasthan and Gujarat since early 20 th century.

1. Rajendra Singh Singhi married to Sushila D/o Kasturbhai of Ahmedabad, Gujrat. Kasturbhai was the Chairman of Lalbhai Kasturbhai group. The family had the honor of being heridatiry President of Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, representing a large group of Shwetambar Jain Murtipoojak community.

2. Taj Bahadoor Singh Dugar was married to daughter of Seth Bhuramal Surana of Jaipur and Badindrapat Singh Dugar to grand daughter of Bhuramal Surana and daughter of Rajmal Surana. Bhuramal Rajmal Surana family is renowned worldwide for Kundan Jadau Meena Jewelry.

3. Charitra Kumar Singh Nowlakha was married in renowned Rampuria family of Bikaner, Rajasthan. Haweli of Rampuria's in Bikaner is a tourist place. Kamal Singh rampuria of the family is the present President of Sammet Shikhar Tirth.

4. Darshan Kumar Nowlakha was married in famous Shah family and his brother Gyan Kumar Nowlakha in Seth Ratanlal Phophalia family. Ratanlal Phophalia was a renowned Jeweler and Mentor of Rajroop Tank, Dean of Jaipur gem dealers.

5. Dev Kumar Singhi was married in famous Baid family of "Gulab Niwas" in Jaipur.

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Famous Shaharwali people and families Part 4

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Neminath Temple courtyard decorated with chandeliers

Built by Kothari family

Mahasingh Meghraj Kothari was one of the most famous Shaharwali merchant from Azimganj. They have expanded their business in Assam. Their business houses were called "Badgola" that means big godown in local language. Both Mahasingh and Meghraj Kothari had been awarded with the title Rai Bahadur.



The family built Neminath temple that is now known as Panchayati Mandir and Badi poshal in Azimganj. The most important aspect of building the temple was that none of their family members put their name in the temple. They remain anonymous though spending huge amount of money in building the temple.



The family left Azimganj and most of the family members are now living in Vidyasagar street, Maniktalla, Kolkata.



The family has got some very famous personality. Dilip Singh Kothari of the family had represented Indian national team in Football. Achal Singh Kothari of the family was the first one to be a medical Doctor from Shaharwali society. Jyoti Kothari remained as President of Murshidabad Sangh for very long time.



Manoj Kothari won the world championship title of Billiard in recent past.

Famous people from Azimganj part 1

Famous people from Azimganj part 2

Famous people …….. part 3

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Famous Shaharwali people and families Part 3

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Nirmal Singh Nowlakha was one of the most famous "Rais" of Azimganj. Shaharwali society was known for its "Raisi" and there were several "Rais" families in both Azimganj and Jiaganj. However, Nirmal Kumar Singh Nowlakha popularly known as "Nowlakha ji" was the talk of the town. He was married to the daughter of Maharaj Bahadur Singh Dugar, another Rais of Jiaganj.



He was renowned for organizing "Holi", the Indian festival of colors. Nowlakha Rose garden in Azimganj was the best in whole Murshidabad district. He had also been organizing Football tournaments.



Besides his Raisi he founded hospital in Azimganj. This is the only hospital in Azimganj till date (Now Government runs that).



Parent of present Acharya Padmasagar ji was working under him.



Shashi Nowlakha, his Grandson (S/o Charitra Kumar Singh) is now very active in social field. He is trustee of several Teerthas and other social and Charitable institutes.

Famous people from Azimganj part 1

Famous people from Azimganj part 2

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Sadhu Sadhwi from Murshidabad

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