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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Process of Chaturmas in Jain Agam

Chaturmas is near by. Jain Sangh at different places are preparing for chaturmas of Jain monks and nuns. It is the right time to know process of chaturmas as defined in various Jain Agam (Sacred Text).

Monks and nuns can not declare their chaturmas prior to samvatsari according to Jain agam "Kalpasutra".
Why?

If they do so, the house holds repairs, paints etc in the upashray or other places specified for chaturmas. Violence is involved in all these acts and the monks and nuns are held liable for these violence. Hence, they are not allowed to declare their chaturmas pre-samvatsari.

It is also said in Jain Agam (Shastra) that the monks and nuns ask house holds for accommodation. If they agreed monks and nuns can stay there for chaturmas. However, the present day practices are different. Shravak Sangh (Jain house holds) approach monks and nuns for chaturmas. If they agree they arrange for chaturmas. This practice is against Jain Agam.

Should all of us rethink?
Detailed post in Hindi

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Sunday, June 6, 2010

Jai Kumar Baid elected as President of Mahakaushal Murtipujak Jain Sangh

Sri Jai Kumar Ji Baid is elected as President of Mahakaushal Murtipujak Jain Sangh. Sri Jai Kumar Ji Baid belongs to a religious Murtipujak Jain  family of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He had been trained for Jain religion in the Jain religious training camps in the 1960s. He volunteered himself as a trainer of the said Shivirs (Camps) later on.

He is in cloth business.

He devoted his time in teaching Jain religion and philosophy in Mahakaushal and other parts of India such as Kolkata and Jiaganj. I was a student of his Shivir at Jiaganj in 1980.

He had served Mahakaushal Murtipujak Jain Sanghseveral times as executive member and office bearer in the past.

As a tradition Mahakaushal Murtipujak Jain Sangh elect their President and the President himself chose a committee of 31 including Vice President, General Secretary, Joint secretary and a  treasurer. Two senior members are co opted as Patrons.

Jai Kumar Ji, in a telecon, told me that he is in process of selecting his committee and nominate the members soon. He has some new plans to take the Sangh ahead. He informed that he will endeavor to build low cost new Jain temples in the remote areas of Mahakaushal.


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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Famous Shaharwali people and family: Puranchand Shamsukha




 Shamsukha family is one of the most famous Shaharwali family from Azimganj. They were migrated from Bikaner, Rajasthan to Azimganj. Puranchand  Shamsukha (1882-1967), S/O Mehtabchand and grand son of Sangram Singh was  a renowned scholar of Jainism. He had been in service to Maharaj Bahadur Singh Dugar at his early age and later on he served Nahata family of Jiaganj.

Renowned Bengali story writer Dakshinaranjan Mitra Mazumdar (Thakurmar Jhuli fame) was his close friend. Puran Chand Shamsukha wrote several books on Jainism in Bengali language such as "Jaino Dharmer Parichay", "Jain Tirthankar Mahavira", "Jaino Darshaner Ruprekha" etc. He also translated Jain Agam "Uttaradhyana Sutra" which was published by Calcutta University.

Some of his articles were published in 'Asia' magazine, Bangkok.



Renowned linguist and Vice Chancelor of Calcutta university, Dr. Suniti Chatterjee, Dr. Kalidas Nag and Bijoy Singh Nahar were among the editors of "Puranchand Shamsukha abinandan Grantha".


Rishabhchand Shamsukha (1900-1970), his eldest son was also a scholar and meditator. He established "Indian silk house" a famous Saree shop at college street in 1924 for livelihood of his family and left for "Sri Aurobindo ashram", Pondichery at the age of only 31. He lived their rest of his life.

He has written few books about Rishi Aurobindo and his doctrine.

1. Integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo
2. In the light of the Mother
3. Sri Aurobindo: His life unique. 

The last one was written inspired by the Mother herself.

Parichand Kothari and Umirchand Kothari were his close friends who also followed path of Sri Aurobindo inspired by him.


Sumatichand Shamsukha, another son of Puranchand Shamsukha was a social server. He adorned the seat of secretary Murshidabad Sangh and Jain Bhawan, Kolkata.

Source: Dilipchand Samsukha, grandson, Puranchand Shamsukha

Famous people from Azimganj part 1

Famous people from Azimganj part 2

Famous Shaharwali people and families Part 3

Famous People..........Part 4

Famous People..........Part 5
 

Bari Kothi

Sadhu Sadhwi from Murshidabad 


With regards,
Jyoti Kothari
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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Akha Teej: Varshi Tap Parna of Sadhwi Hempragya Shree

Varshi Tap Parna of Sadhwi Hempragya Shree took place at Mohanbadi, Jaipur on the eve of Akha Teej (Akshay Tritiya). Sadhwi Hempragya Shree is disciple of famous Jain nun Sadhwi Shri Vichakshan Shree.

Sadhwi Mridula Shree of the same group has also observed Varshi Tap (First year). It is to be noted that Varshi Tap continues for more than two years. One has to observe four hundred days of fasting (alternate days) to accomplish Varshi Tap.

The function started with discourses of several nuns of Sadhwi Maniprabha Shree group. Vimal Chand Surana, convener of the program also delivered his speech and admired the Varshi Tap. MS. Sushma, director, Vardhaman open university, Kota, described significance of Tap in Jainism.


 Varshi Tap is connected  with Lord Adinath. He observed it by doing four hundred fasts continually. He broke his fast with Ikshuras (Sugarcane juice) offered by his grandson Shreyansh Kumar on the auspicious day of Akshay tritiya, Akha Teej.


Sadhwi Hempragya Shree humbly told that her Varshi Tap could not be compared with that of Lord Rishabhdev, the Adinath.

Pranimitra Kumarpal V.Shah, a renowned social worker and philanthropist told in his discourse that hunger is the basic instinct of all living beings. One endeavor to conquer the very instinct of hunger while observing fast.

Sadhwi Maniprabha Shree also delivered her speech.

Pranimitra Kumarpal V Shah offered sugar cane juice at first to Sadhwi Hempragya Shree to break her fast. Thousands of devotees followed him by offering the same to the nuns.

The ceremony was followed by Adinath Panch Kalyanak Puja and Sadharmi Vatsalya (Lunch). The Surana family sponsored the lunch.

Jain Swetambar Khartargachchh Sangh have organized the whole event.

Akha Teej (Akshay Tritiya): Varshi Tap Parna at Mohanbadi

Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious day


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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Akha Teej 2010

Akha Teej (Akshay Tritiya) 2010, the Indian festival will come soon. It falls on second Vaisakh Shukla Tritiya according to Indian lunar calendar. It will be celebrated on May 16, 2010. Sunday this year.

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Festival of India: Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious day
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आनंदघन जी के पद : अब हम अमर भये न मरेंगे

अब  हम  अमर  भये न मरेंगे (अब),
या कारण मिथ्यात्व दिए तज, क्यों कर देह धरेंगे.

राग द्वेष जग वंध करत है, इनको नाश करेंगे,
मर्यो अनंत काल ते प्राणी, सोऽहं काल करेंगे.

देह विनाशी, हूँ अविनाशी, अपनी गति पकरेंगे,
नाशी जासी हम थिरवाशी, चोखे हैं निखरेंगे.

मर्यो अनंत वार बिन समझ्यो, अब सुख दुःख विसरेंगे,
आनंदघन निपट अक्षर दो, नहीं समरे सो मरेंगे.

आनंदघन जी के पद : आशा औरन की क्या कीजे

आनंदघन जी के पद : अब हम अमर भये न मरेंगे

 

ज्योति  कोठारी  

 



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आनंदघन जी के पद : आशा औरन की क्या कीजे

आशा औरन की क्या कीजे, ज्ञान सुधा रस पीजे (आशा.)

भटके द्वारी द्वारी लोकन के, कुकर आशा धारी,
आतम अनुभव रस के रसिया, उतरे न कबहु खुमारी.

आशा दासी के जे जाये, ते नर जग के दाशा
आशा दासी करे जे नायक, लायक अनुभब पाशा.

मनसा प्याला, प्रेम मसाला, ब्रह्म अग्नि पर जाली,
तन भाटी उबटाई पिए कष, जागे अनुभव लाली.

अगम प्याला पियो मतवाला, चिन्हे अध्यातम वासा,
आनंदघन चेतन वै खेले, देखे लोक तमाशा.  

आनंदघन जी के पद : आशा औरन की क्या कीजे

आनंदघन जी के पद : अब हम अमर भये न मरेंगे

 

ज्योति  कोठारी  

 






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Saturday, April 10, 2010

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.)
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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Mahavira Jayanti in Jaipur

Jaipur has celebrated Mahavir Jayanti today with full enthusiasm. Mahavir Jayanti is birth day celebration of 24th Jain Tirthankara Lord Mahavira. Mahavir Jayanti procession started from Mahavir Park and proceeded through Choura rasta, Badi Choupad, Johri bazar to its final destination Ramlila ground MI road. The theme of the procession was "Jainism and environment".

Elephants, Chariots, vehicles, band etc were adding attraction to the procession. Thousands of people from Jain communities participated in this procession. Several Mandals including Mahila Mandals participated in the procession in Jaipur. The procession was converted in to a huge Dharma Sabha at Ramlila ground.

Approximately 300 units of blood were collected in a blood donation camp.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Mahavira Jayanti today

Today is Mahavira Jayanti. Mahavira Jayanti is Janma Kalyanaka or birth day celebration of Lord Mahavira. Entire Jain community all over the world celebrates this festival with great enthusiasm.

Mahavira Jayanti comes on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi every year according to Indian Lunar Calendar. This day falls on March 28, Sunday, this year 2010.

Jain community observes this day with offering Puja, processions, enactment, symposium on Lord Mahavira and Jainism. Central Government of India has declared Mahavira Jayanti as a holiday in India.

Mahavira Jayanti is observed as Ahimsa Diwas (Non-violence day) and butcheries are closed in many states. It is also a dry day in many states in India.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Navpad Oli starts today

Navpad, Siddhachakra Yantra 
at
Rambag Jain Temple, Azimganj

 Navpad Oli is starting from today. This is Chaitra Oli starting from Chaitra Shukla Saptami, March 22, 2010 and will prolong till March 30, Chaitra Shukla Purnima. Navpad Oli comes twice in a year, in Chaitra and in Ashwina.

This is nine days Jain festival dedicated to Navpad alias Siddha Chakra. Jain people observe nine days Ayambil (A special type of fast) to offer their homage to Navpad (Siddhachakra), the nine ultimate virtues of the universe. Navpad or Siddhachakra has ultimate value in Jainism.

These nine ultimate "Pad: (Post) are as follow:
1. Arihant
2. Siddha
3. Acharya
4. Upadhyaya
5. Sadhu
6. Samyag Darshan
7. Samyag Jnyana (Gyan)
8. Samyag Charitra
9. Samyag Tapa

Jain observes one pad each day, first pad on the first day, second pad on the second day and so on. Today, the first day is to observe "Arihant" pad.


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Monday, March 15, 2010

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

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Concept of universe in Jainism

The Universe is eternal entity according to Jainism. It is never created hence beginning less. According to Jainism beginning less substances are also endless. The universe is eternal.

Most of the religions and philosophies believe that the universe has a beginning and a creator God has created the Universe. However, Jainism does not believe in a creator God and concept of Universe in Jainism is self supported. This is the unique concept of Jainism that also matches by and large with modern sciences and astronomy........
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Jainism: Concept of Universe

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System, ISO 9000 Professional.)
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Concept of universe in Jainism

The Universe is eternal entity according to Jainism. It is never created hence beginning less. According to Jainism beginning less substances are also endless. The universe is eternal.

Most of the religions and philosophies believe that the universe has a beginning and a creator God has created the Universe. However, Jainism does not believe in a creator God and concept of Universe in Jainism is self supported. This is the unique concept of Jainism that also matches by and large with modern sciences and astronomy........
Read more:
Jainism: Concept of Universe

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System, ISO 9000 Professional.)
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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Old Jain idols in Bikaner brought out for Darshan and Puja

 
Bhanda Shah Jain temple 

Bhamda Shah Jain Temple, Toran Dwar  

Old Jain idols kept underground for centuries at Chinatamani Parasnath temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan are brought out for Darshan and Puja. The temple trustees have decided to bring all these 1100 Prachin Jain Tirthankara Pratima for public viewing and worship.

Most of these Jain idols are Panch Tirthi and made of Panch Dhatu. Some of these idols are of Marble and one is of rock crystal (Sfatik Ratna). These idols were kept underground since Mogul period to save them from Muslim invaders.

Bikaner Jain Samaj has organized Dasanhika Mahotsava to celebrate this event between January 31 and February 10, 2010. Thousands of devotees from all over India and overseas have been coming to visit, view and worship those old idols.

Bikaner is a major Jain district with 35 Jain temples. Chintamani Parasnath, Bhanda Shah, Neminath and Adinath temples are the most famous Jain temples in Bikaner.

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Old Jain idols in Bikaner brought out for Darshan and Puja

 
Bhanda Shah Jain temple 

Bhamda Shah Jain Temple, Toran Dwar  

Old Jain idols kept underground for centuries at Chinatamani Parasnath temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan are brought out for Darshan and Puja. The temple trustees have decided to bring all these 1100 Prachin Jain Tirthankara Pratima for public viewing and worship.

Most of these Jain idols are Panch Tirthi and made of Panch Dhatu. Some of these idols are of Marble and one is of rock crystal (Sfatik Ratna). These idols were kept underground since Mogul period to save them from Muslim invaders.

Bikaner Jain Samaj has organized Dasanhika Mahotsava to celebrate this event between January 31 and February 10, 2010. Thousands of devotees from all over India and overseas have been coming to visit, view and worship those old idols.

Bikaner is a major Jain district with 35 Jain temples. Chintamani Parasnath, Bhanda Shah, Neminath and Adinath temples are the most famous Jain temples in Bikaner.

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Pungalia temple anniversary in Jaipur

Pungalia temple situated near Railway station, Jaipur is a century old temple built by the Pungalia family. This temple is dedicated to the main deity Rishabhdev alias Adinath, the first Tirthankar. The Jain temple has beautiful wall paintings worth visit. The temple is built with environment friendly green way.

There is a Dadabadi inside the temple campus along with a Dharmashala. The Pungalia family organize Satraha Bhedi Puja every year on the eve of anniversary of the temple. Sri Shantichand Vimalchand Padamchand Pungalia family hosted anniversary program this year on January 27, 2010.

Jagdish Sharma, a renowned Indian classical singer sang the Puja. Jain Vidhikarak Yashwant Golechha, Manakchand Golechha and Jyoti Kothari accompanied Jagdish Sharma in singing the classical devotional songs of सत्रह भेदी पूजा. Premchand Shrishrimal was the Vidhikarak of the Puja.Hundreds of devotees took part in this devotional program.

Pungalia family hosted for tea and snacks after completion of the program.

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Pungalia temple anniversary in Jaipur

Pungalia temple situated near Railway station, Jaipur is a century old temple built by the Pungalia family. This temple is dedicated to the main deity Rishabhdev alias Adinath, the first Tirthankar. The Jain temple has beautiful wall paintings worth visit. The temple is built with environment friendly green way.

There is a Dadabadi inside the temple campus along with a Dharmashala. The Pungalia family organize Satraha Bhedi Puja every year on the eve of anniversary of the temple. Sri Shantichand Vimalchand Padamchand Pungalia family hosted anniversary program this year on January 27, 2010.

Jagdish Sharma, a renowned Indian classical singer sang the Puja. Jain Vidhikarak Yashwant Golechha, Manakchand Golechha and Jyoti Kothari accompanied Jagdish Sharma in singing the classical devotional songs of सत्रह भेदी पूजा. Premchand Shrishrimal was the Vidhikarak of the Puja.Hundreds of devotees took part in this devotional program.

Pungalia family hosted for tea and snacks after completion of the program.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari
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Monday, November 2, 2009

Professional Jain authors and writers are invited

Professional Jain authors and writers are invited to be included in data base.

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With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


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Sunday, December 28, 2008

Famous people from Murshidabad Shaharwali society

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Jalmandir inside Dhanpat Vasahi, Palitan


Shaharwali community is a small community but it has produced many famous people in various fields Starting from the Jagat Seth family. Jagat Seth family was very close to the Nawabs of Murshidabad. In fact, Nawab Mursheedkoolie Khan braught Jagat Seth with him while fleeing from Delhi to Mursheedabad. The Jagat seth family has taken the charge of greatest Jain pilgrimage Sammet Shikhar and managed it for over a century. He has maneged to get some Farmans from the Badshaha of Delhi in favor of the Jains. They also built Sanwalia Parasanath temple made of Kasauti (Gold tester) stone. This was the only temple in the world made of this stone.

Amichand and Raidurlabh, the merchants in the court of Nawab Siraz-ut-doula were also belong to Oswal Jain community. The Oswal Jain community in Murshidabad, later on, described as Shaharwali.

The Golechha family was the next to come in the picture. Harakchand golechha of this family took charge of Sammet Shikhar from the Jagat Seth family after their decline. He has also built Ratnamayee Chouveesee (24 Tirthankara idols made of various gemstones). Those, later on, installed in the Chintamani Parshvanath temple. Daughter of Harakchand Golcha was married to Nanak Chand Kothari, S/ O Panachand Kothari. Nanak Chand Kothari was a new comer to Azimganj at that time. Jyoti Kothari, writer of this blog, is his Grand Grand son.

Dugar family served the society most. Practically they reigned for almost a century. Pratap Singh dugar of this family took a "Sangh" to Palitana in Samvat 1883 with Upadhyaya shree Kshamaratana.

(Kathgola Temple: Photo courtsey
Suraj Nowlakha
)

Rai Bahadoor Laxmipat Singh Doogar and Rai Bahadoor Dhanpat singh Doogar were his two sons who carried the tradition with them. Laxmipat Singh, the elder brother built famous Kathgola temple and Dadabadi and decorated the 100 acres land with beautiful marvel and statues and other decorative from Oslar company. Perhaps this is the biggest land devoted to a Jain temple. Sripat Singh Dugar of this family built two clleges in Jiaganj and a communnity hall in Kolkata Jain Bhawan. He also contributed generously for publication of Jain stories series by Pandit Kashinath Jain.

Rai Bahadoor Dhanpat Singh Doogar, the younger brother has done in numerous work for the religion, trade and society. He built Famous Dhanpat Vasahi alias Babu Ka dehrasar (Temple of Lord Adinath) in the talhatti (Valley) of Palitana, the Shatrunjaya Teertha.

He also took charge of Sammet Shikhar teertha from Golechha family. The Dugar family had maintained it for more than seventy years before the Jain community took charge from them. Rai Dhanpat Singh built the main temple there in Madhuvana and also Jal Mandir above the hill. He also built dharamshala there. He has erected many other temples and Dharamshalas in various pilgrimages such as Kshatriyakunda, Gunaya, Barakar, Kakandi, Champapur etc. and other places such as Azimganj, Ganpatganj, Pratapganj etc.

He set up a printing press in Azimganj to get all the Jain Agamas (Sacred and holy books) printed. It was the first time in the history that Jain Agamas were published in printed form.

They were the Zemindars of Harawat estate (Poornia district of modern Bihar). Rai Bahadoor Dhanpat Singh Doogar founded the Bengal chamber of Commerce and adorned the Chair as the first President of the same. Kamala Pat Singh Kothari, S / O Nanak Chand Kothari was married to grand daughter of Rai Bahadoor Dhanpat Singh Doogar. Kamala Pat Singh Kothari is great grand father of Jyoti Kothari, author of this blog.

Doogar family also owned their own Railway from Azimganj to Nalhati.

Continued to........Part 2.

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