Sheherwali cook book is launched

I received a mail from Sandip Nowlakha  to circulate this information. I am glad to do the same.

You will be happy to know that the much awaited Sheherwali  cook book is launched at the Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2011 and is available for Sale at Garden Cafe, Alipur  Corner Cafe, Lee Road  and Indian silk house Rashbehari Kolkata or can email mhdsociety@gmail.com. For VPP  @Rs.500 each. 

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari (N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Tour and Travel articles for Tourists visiting India

  Tourists traveling India want to know about the places he or she wishes to visit. I have written several articles about famous tourist places in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Gujrat, Kolkata, Murshidabad, West Bengal etc. I have also added few interesting photo galleries.


I have linked few of these articles about tourist places that may help travelers while planning their tours. Please visit these travel articles. You can feel free to comment and feedback on these articles.

Travel Gujrat: Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Agas, A spiritual place

Travel Gujrat: Palitana Jain temples and pilgrimage center

Travel Kolkata: Parasnath Jain Temple (Glass temple)

Travel Kolkata: Parasnath Jain temple (glass temple) part 2

Travel Kolkata: Jain Dadabadi and Guru Charan

Travel Bengal: Jain Temples in historic Murshidabad

Photo gallery: Wild life in Jaipur

Photo Gallery: Uncommon Indian dresses (Male dress) in Jaipur

Photo Gallery: Love Birds in Jaipur

Photo gallery: Uncommon photographs (Pictures) of Jaipur

 Beautiful Place: Discover it

Travel Jaipur: Tourist place: Historic twin temples in Sanganer

Travel Jaipur: Historic Jain temple in Amber

Travel Rajasthan : Hawa mahal, The icon of Jaipur

Travel Rajasthan: Malpura Dadabadi, Dadaguru Jin Kushal Suri

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A leading IT company Jaipur
Rajasthan, India
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Travel Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Kolkata is a tourist place and capital of West Bengal. It was capital of British India till the beginning of twentieth century.It is referred as "City of Joy" and "City of Palaces". The city was previously called Calcutta. Until recent past Kolkata was the biggest city in India.

There are several tourist spots and places in Kolkata. The most famous tourist places are Victoria memorial, Parasnath temple, Howrah bridge, Dakshineshwar, Kalighat, Belur Math, Indian museum, Birla technology museum, Birla planetarium etc.

There are several Railway stations in Kolkata. Main stations are Sealdah and Howrah. There are domestic and international airports in Dumdum.

Historic Murshidabad and hill station darjeeling are near by tourist places.

Vardhaman Infotech 
A leading IT company in Jaipur,
Rajasthan, India
E-mail: info@vardhamaninfotech.com

Siddharth Lodha has become member of Supreme Court Bar Association

 Congratulations!!!
Siddharth Lodha is now member of Supreme Court Bar Association! He has also started practicing in the apex court of India. Siddharth is quite young and completed his LLB just a year and half back. He is a talented young boy who has become member of the Bar Association of the Supreme court of India. 

Late Sri Dhirendrapat Kothari, Azimganj, Murshidabad is maternal grand father of Siddharth Lodha. He is son of late Sri Ishwarchand and Smt. Shila Lodha.

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari (N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

New idol of Sri Seemandhar Swami at Azimganj

 There is Sri Seemandhar Swami temple at the first floor of Sri Neminath Ji Mandir at Azimganj, Murshidabad. The temple had a Choumukh (Four idols in four sides) of Seemandhar Swami idols. Unfortunately, one of the idols were broken (Khandit). It was broken long back.

However, it has not been reinstalled. Acharya Padmasagar Suri inspired Azimganj Sri Sangh to renovate Sri Neminath Swami temple during his Chaturmas at Azimganj and the Sangh renovated the temple as per his will. Even he has overlooked this issue despite complete renovation of the temple.

I have repeatedly  raised this issue of Khandit Pratima at several places and finally Sunil Choraria, secretary, Azimganj Sri Sangh, has agreed to reinstall the idol during my visit to Azimganj last Chaturmas. He ordered for an idol matching the rest of the three.

A beautiful statue of white marble is made under the supervision of Vidhikarak Yashwant Golechha according to the photograph and size sent to me by Sunil Choraria. The idol has been handed over to Sunil Choraria on April 8, 2010 during his visit to Jaipur along with Ajit Lodha, Suresh Jhabak and Baid.

Sunil Choraria has assured me that the idol will be installed at the place of broken one after Anjanshalaka.

Seemandhar Swami is a Viharman Tirthankar in Purva Mahavideha Kshetra. He is the most worshiped nowadays here among all twenty Viharman Tirthankar. Chaityavandana of Sri Seemandhar Swami is included in The Rai (Morning) Pratikramana. This shows his importance. He is alive and performing his Vihar in Mahavideha Kshetra and obliging people with his sermons in Samavsarana.

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Azimganj Jiaganj: The then no fishing zone

Azimganj and Jiaganj were main Jain districts during 19th century and first half of twentieth century. Jain community of Azimganj and Jiaganj (Baluchar) was not only powerful but also very religious minded. Large numbers of huge Jain temples speak the story itself.

It is not required to mention that this religious community was totally vegetarian while following Jainism. More over, fishing was banned in the River Bhagirathi (Ganga) in the area of Jain district.

There was a famous story about fishing in this zone. There was a non-Jain Rai Bahadur in Jiaganj. He took as a challenge to catch a fish in this zone. He arranged to catch fish and caught some. Maharaj Bahadur Singh Dugar took it seriously and lodged a case against him. He fought the case  in several courts and finally won. He obtained an order from Privy Council (London) against fishing in this zone. Privy council was the apex court in British India.

It is told that he spent Rs. 6.25 lakh to win this case! Just imagine the value of money at that time! He did not care for money and spent it for his non violent religion, Jainism and vegetarianism.

Vegetarianism: The healthy way of life

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has given two major projects to Murshidabad district in the Union budget 2010. 

One is flood control project for Bhagirathi Padma river which will significantly benefit Murshidabad district along with Nadia.

There is a proposed master plan for Kandi region of Murshidabadf district. Both this projects proposed in Central budget will positively affect economy of Murshidabad.

It is to be noted that Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India is MP from Jangipur, Murshidabad. Azimganj comes in Jangipur Parliamentary constituency.

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Article on Budget India 2010 

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has given two major projects to Murshidabad district in the Union budget 2010. 

One is flood control project for Bhagirathi Padma river which will significantly benefit Murshidabad district along with Nadia.

There is a proposed master plan for Kandi region of Murshidabadf district. Both this projects proposed in Central budget will positively affect economy of Murshidabad.

It is to be noted that Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India is MP from Jangipur, Murshidabad. Azimganj comes in Jangipur Parliamentary constituency.

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Article on Budget India 2010 

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Photos of Azimganj in Google Earth and Google Map

 Some photos related to Azimganj, Murshidabad are selected in Google Earth and Google Maps. These are Sambhavnath Temple, Sumatinath Temple and Bari Kothi.
Please view the photos here.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Happy New Year 2010

Happy new Year !!!

This the time to celebrate New Year ! However, Indian New year is diff rent from English New year. India has both solar and lunar calendar and celebrates New year days accordingly.On behalf of Shaharwali society. I wish every body a very happy new year 2010.

An interesting article about Indian solar and lunar calendars and New year days.

View:
Chinese New year and India

Vardhaman Gems
What are gem stones
Map
Indian New Year

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a ISO 9000 professional.

Happy New Year 2010

Happy new Year !!!

This the time to celebrate New Year ! However, Indian New year is diff rent from English New year. India has both solar and lunar calendar and celebrates New year days accordingly.On behalf of Shaharwali society. I wish every body a very happy new year 2010.

An interesting article about Indian solar and lunar calendars and New year days.

View:
Chinese New year and India

Vardhaman Gems
What are gem stones
Map
Indian New Year

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a ISO 9000 professional.

Jain Temples in India

Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Agas: A spiritual place: Photo gallery

Spiritual place Agas Ashram is established to observe teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra. He was an enlightened person contemporary to Swami Vivekanand. He was spiritual Guru of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Photo Gallery: Parasnath: Glass Temple in Kolkata

Shree Sheetalnath Swami,The Tenth Teerthankara. The Parasnath Temple Wanna visit Kolkata, Capital of West Bengal, India? A must visit is Parashnath Jain temple built by Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim. Rai...
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Photo Gallery: Jain Temples in Murshidabad

Tirthankar Parswanath in White marble. 24 Tirthankaras. Six in each side. Murshidabad is a historical district in West Bengal province in India. Nawab Mursheed coolie Khan established the city of Murshidabad...
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Photo Gallery: Kolkata Jain Dadabadi

Magnificent front view of Kolkata Jain Dadabadi Beautiful back view of Kolkata Jain Dadabadi Kolkata is now the capital of West Bengal and the second biggest city (After Mumbai) in India. It was the Capital...
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Palitana: Jain pilgrimage center: Photo gallery

Jain sacred symbol Hrimkara with 24 Tirthankaras Rshabhadeva in Palitana Jain sacred symbol Omkara with Pancha Parameshthi Sri Adinath Rshabh Deva, Mulanayak, Agam mandir, Palitana Talheti Tirthankar...
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Foundation stone at Azimganj Dadabadi on December 3, 2009

 Foundation stone of Azimganj Dadabadi will be laid on December 3, 2009. It is called Shilanyas or Shila Sthapna ceremony in Jain terminology.

Read more:
Shilanyas (Shila Sthapna) at Azimganj Dadabadi

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

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Is it Ok to demolish and reconstruct Dadabadi in Azimganj?

Azimganj Jiaganj Murshidabad blog conducted an opinion poll about: "Is it Ok to demolish and reconstruct Dadabadi in Azimganj?" to know the view of Shaharwali prople in general. The poll was open to all and was in ballot.

The poll was open for seven days and was closed yesterday.

Brief summary of the poll as follows:

Total vote caste: 21
Yes: 6
No: 14
No opinion: 1

This shows general mood of Shaharwali people. Less than 30 percent people casted their vote in favor of demolition and reconstruction of Azimganj Rambag Dadabadi whereas 67 percent were against it.

It is advisable for the offfice bearers of Azimganj Sri Sangh to go with public opinion.

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

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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Marital relations between Shaharwali and Johari Sath

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Relationship between Shaharwali and Johari Sath, two major Jain communities in Bengal started at around 1870s. However, it took fifty more years to have a marital relationship. It is to be noted that most of the Shaharwali families were living in Azimganj and Jiaganj (Murshidabad district) and Johari Sath families in Kolkata. Johari Sath is community of early days Jain Jewelers engaged in Gems and Jewelry business.

Meena Kumari, daughter of Mansingh Shrimal, of Shaharwali society (Azimganj) was first to be married with a Johari Sath guy Mohanlal S/o Chunnilal Mahamwal, 83, Beadon street, Kolkata (Acording to the best of my knowledge). They were married around 1920. Later on their daughter Putul Kumari was married in Azimganj to Samarendrapat S/o Chandrapat Kothari. Putul Kumari is 85 now.

Some other early day marriages:
1. Kanchan Kumari (83) of Rai Badridas Family (Johari Sath) was married to Kiran Singh Shrimal S/o Man Singh.

2. Vimal Kumar Singh, of Rai Badridas family married to Kabita Kumari D/o Parichand Bothra of Azimganj.

3. Kanak Kumari, again from Rai Badridas family married to Ajeet Singh Nahar, Azimganj.

4. Kusum Kumari from Rai Badridas family was married to Dhirendrapat Kothari of
Azimganj.

5. Shobhavati Baid of Azimganj married to Maniklal Dusaj of Johari sath.

6. Some Samsukha girl (I do not know name) of Shaharwali society was married in Raisurana Family of Johari Sath.

7. Daughter of Parichand Kothari was married to Ratanchand Mogha of Johari Sath.

8. Ranu Kumari D/o Mukandilal Mookim (Johari Sath) married to Rajendra Singh Bothra S/0 Kamalapat Bothra of Jiaganj.

9. Kammo Bibi D/o Mukandilal Mookim (Johari Sath) married to Moni babu Dudhoria S/o Sripat Singh Dudhoria of Azimganj.

Most of these marriages happened between 1940 and 1950.

I think, there are many more. I request all readers to share more information in this blog.

Johari Sath Blog
Shaharwali and Johari Sath Part 1

Thanks,

Jyoti Kothari
Vardhaman Gems
Centuries old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry

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Shaharwali Families in Mumbai

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Many Shaharwali families are now migrated to Mumbai (Bombay), the financial capital of India. Most of them are related to Gems and Jewelry business.



Here are some:

1. Sunil Chand Bothra S/o Parichand Bothra of Azimganj.

2. Dinesh Chand Bothra S/o Gambhirchand Bothra.

3. Arun Kothari S/o Bhanwarlal Kothari of Jiaganj.

4. Ramesh Bachchhawat S/o Pari Singh Bachchhawat

5. Rakes Bachchhawat S/o Pari Singh Bachchhawat

6. Biren Bachchhawat S/o Hari Singh Bachchhawat

7. Kushal and Aditya Lodha S/o Rajmal Lodha Grand son of Pratapmal Lodha

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

Please help us in building these lists. If you know anyone of Shaharwali community in Mumbai or any other place please share with us.

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