Holi festival in Murshidabad

 Holi of Murshidabad Shaharwali society was an important and renowned event. Shaharwali society used to play Holi with great enthusiasm in both Azimganj and Jiaganj.

Holi, the festival of color had been enjoyed for a week in Murshidabad. It had been starting on the day of Falguna Shukla Ashtami (Eighth day of bright half in Indian lunar calendar) ending on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (Ekam, first day of dark half in Indian lunar calendar).

Holi was a part of "Raisi" of Shaharwali society. They used Safron, rose water, Tesu (Herbal color) and other beautiful colors and Abir (Gulal) to play Holi. Pichkari (Piston like instrument to play Holi with liquid color). Pua and Pakodi were the special dishes along with Thandai (a soft drink). large number of people used to have some "Bhang" to enjoy.

"Holi ki sang" and "Holi ka Bhandu" were popular humor creating events of Murshidabad Shaharwali community. People had been enjoying "Holi ki barat" with humor and enjoyment. "Holi ki sail" or feast was also very popular those days.

Nirmal Kumar Singh Nowlakha, a famous Zemindar of Azimganj was very fond of Holi. many stories about him is famous about Holi.

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.)

Shaharwali families in Delhi

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Many of our Shaharwali community have started living in Delhi, capital of India. I am listing them according to the best of my knowledge. However, I do not know all the families in Delhi. Please inform me about the families in Delhi.





List of Shaharwali families in Delhi:

1. Kabindra Kothari, S/o Late Jitendrapat Kothari of Azimganj

2. Rajesh Kothari,. S/o Late Jitendrapat Kothari of Azimganj

3. Subhash Kothari, S/o Late Jitendrapat Kothari of Azimganj

4. Hemendra Dugar

5. Anand Nowlakha, S/o Veer Singh Nowlakha

6. Pradip Singhi, S/o Late Rajendra Singh Singhi

7. Dr. Pradip Nahar, AIIMS, Delhi

7. Pankaj Bothra, Grand son of Late Bahadur Singh Bothra of Jiaganj and son of Jyoti Singh Bothra living in Agra.



Bai Beti:

Sunita Choraria, D/o Late Jitendrapat Kothari of Azimganj

Sangeeta Bhansali, D/o Late Jitendrapat Kothari of Azimganj

Shila Siddhartha Lodha, Daughter and Grandson of Late Dhirendrapat Kothari of Azimganj.



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I know that many Shaharwali people live in Delhi but I have little info about them If you have any please share with in this blog.



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Thanks,

Jyoti Kothari

Vardhaman Gems

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Origins of Jain Migration into Murshidabad by Rajib Doogar

Rajib Doogar is a Professor in the USA. He has written an article about Murshidabad Shaharwali society. He is grand son of late Rajpat Singh Doogar who belonged to Laxmipat Singh Doogar family of Baluchar, Jiaganj.

Please click the link to view the article:
Origins of Jain Migration into Murshidabad

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Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari