Shaharwalis in US (America)

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People from Azimganj and Jiaganj living in US (America)

1. Rajib Doogar in Chicago,

2. Ashish Srimal in San Diego,

3. Narendra Bachhawat and family in Charleston, West Virginia,

4. Shantanu Bachhawat (Son of Dipak Bachhawat), Sonu and Sangeet Sahela (Detroit),

5. Suraj Dudhoria (Son of Chanchal and Jolly Dudhoria) in San Francisco,

6. Entire family of Indrajit Singh Nahar including his three sons:

a. George (Atlanta),

b. Lal (San Francisco) and

c. Anand (Chicago),

7. Saurabh Srimal (Pilu Bhai -- Padam Singh Srimal's son) in Boston

8. Tulika and Siddharth Bothra (Grand son, Mani singh Bothra, Jiaganj),Seattle

9. Sarika Parsan D/oPrabir Dugar (nephew of Indra Dugar) in Seattle.



Among the daughters of Shaharwali are:

8. a. Kalpana Murdia in Irvine, near Los Angeles and

b. Kiran Sikder (Daughters of Prof Bimal Bachhawat) in Dallas and Orlando,

9. Binita Nahata (Daughter of Ajit Singhji Dudhoria) in Charlotte

10. Piano (Nee Sahela) in Detroit,

11. Sarita Tatia (Wife of Nathmalji Tatia and daughter of Parsan Chandji Bachhawat)

11 a. and her daughter Visakha Banthia and family (Indianapolis, Chicago and Atlanta,

b. Abha Samsukha in Michigan ,

12. Anita Bhandia (Daughter of Dr Achal Singh Kothari and wife of Aloke Bhandia in Mountain View near San Jose, California.

13. Geeta Mehta, (Daughter of Justice Bachhawat and is married to Dr Raghunath Mehta). They live in Long Island near new York City.

14.Chitra Bhandari (Daughter of Ranjit Singhji Bothra of Jiaganj), wife of Prof Narendra Bhandari is in New Jersey for many years. Her daughter is a lawyer and the son is a doctor.

15. Bidyut Parakh (Son of Jyotsna D/o Dilip Singhji Kothari of Vidyasagar street) in Mountain View.

16. Varsha Anurag Dugar (Varsha /D/o Leela Kushal Chand Lodha, Leela D/o Late Abhay Chand Kothari of Azimganj) in San fransisco

17. Rachana and Dhiraj Parakh (Rachana is daughter of Jitendra Singh Baid of Azimganj) in Detroit.

18. Rita Narendra Parsan (Rita is daughter of Sajjan Singh Nahar of Azimganj) in Los Angeles.

19. Sujata Vishal Kothari (Sujata is daughter of Mihir Dudhoria of Azimganj) in Troy, Michigan.



I am thankful to Sri Neptune Srimal,* son of Sri Harisinghji Srimal for providing the information about Shaharwali community members in US (America).

*Sri Neptune Srimal himself lives in Miami and her daughter Riju is in New York.



If you have any other information about Shaharwali Society, please share in this blog.



(Sharing) My Brother Prem Nowlakha Stays in Houston , US alongwith his family.

Rgds

By Suraj Nowlakha





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Shaharwali Families in Japan

Thanks,

Jyoti Kothari





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Old age home at Azimganj

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Suraj Nowlakha, A bright young chap from Azimganj has a very good idea in his mind. He has not only prepared a plan but also took active steps for its realization. He wants to establish an old age home for Jains at Azimganj. He has created a blog to share his idea with every one.

Please click here to view the blog.
Old age home at Azimganj

I urge to support his idea by all means and help him to establish the same. May Sri Neminath Swami bless him.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

जयपुर का जवाहरात उद्योग व वैश्विक मंदी भाग १

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संपूर्ण विश्व इस समय मंदी की चपेट में है और जवाहरात उद्योग भी इससे अछूता नहीं है। जयपुर का निर्यात व्यापार भी बहुत प्रभावित हुआ है। जयपुर से सबसे ज्यादा माल अमरीका जाता है एवं मंदी का सबसे अधिक प्रभाव भी अमरीका पर ही पड़ा है। इससे जयपुर के जवाहरात निर्यात पर बहुत बुरा असर हुआ है। भारत में अभी भी मंदी का असर कम है और यहाँ पर माल की बिक्री हो रही है। परन्तु अकेले भारत की खपत से विश्व व्यापी मंदी की भरपाई नही हो सकती।

पन्ना, मानक, नीलम आदि कीमती (प्रेसियस) रत्नों की स्थिति तो फिर भी ठीक है क्योंकि इसकी खपत भारत में काफी है परन्तु गार्नेट , अमे्थिस्ट, पेरिडोट आदि अर्ध कीमती (सेमी प्रेसियस) रत्नों की स्थिति बहुत ख़राब है।
अर्ध कीमती (सेमी प्रेसियस) में सिर्फ़ तुरमलि ही भारत में लोकप्रिय है। इसलिए उसकी बिक्री फिर भी ठीक है।
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जयपुर का जवाहरात उद्योग व वैश्विक मंदी भाग २
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अरिहंत कोठारी के १६ उपवास की तपस्या

श्री विवेक पत कोठारी (छोटू), अजीमगंज के सुपुत्र श्री अरिहंत कोठारी के १६ उपवास की तपस्या के उपलक्ष्य में दिनांक ६ अगस्त २००९ को अजीमगंज श्री नेमिनाथ जी मन्दिर में सत्रह भेदी पूजा पढ़ाई जायेगी तत्पश्चात साधर्मी वात्सल्य का आयोजन किया गया है।
श्री अरिहंत कोठारी अजीमगंज निवासी स्वर्गीय श्री अजय सिंह जी कोठारी के सुपौत्र हैं। आज उनके १२ उपवास है। तपस्वी की बहुत बहुत अनुमोदना।

प्रस्तुति:
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FTS News published in India Today on 27th July,2009


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Vijay Maru speaks in IPCA conference

Sri Vijay Maru, President, Ekal Vidyalay foundation has given a presentation about Friends of Tribal Society in all India conference of IPCA at Rajputana Shereton, Jaipur, 1 August, 2009.

He informed that Ekal Vidyalay run by FTS has crossed number 28000. He also added that more than 750,000 students are enroled at this time. He hopes to add 3500 Ekal Vidyalayas by April 2010.

Sri Vijay Maru expressed target of 100,000 (One Lakh) Ekal Vidyalay by 2013.

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

Vanayatra: Visiting tribal schools in Rajasthan

Vanayatra is an integrated and essential part of FTS activities. Local bodies organize a trip to some "Ekal Vidyalaya" near to the place.

These trips are organized to have a first hand experience of activities en site. These vanayatras encourage and motivate FTS members and people at large to serve the tribal society.

Normally these are one day or even half day tours. These are like excursions we enjoyed in our student life. FTS do not expend for these trips. Instead these are contributory.
 
(FTS is an abbreviation for Friends of Tribal Society)

FTS, Jaipur is planning for a Vanayatra in near future. We will notify in this blog when a schedule will be prepared and finalyzed including date and time of visit, place, contribution etc.

Please inform us if you would like to join the trip.
Jyoti Kothari is recruited as convener of Vanayatra.

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Artificial intelligence has enhanced ability and efficiency of computers many folds and it continues to do so.

Some uncommon photographs of Jaipur

I have published a new article about Jaipur. Please click to view:

Photo gallery: Uncommon photographs of Jaipur

Corporation and Municipal election 2009

Election of Municipal Corporations and Municipalities are due in Rajasthan. Though no notification is issued, it is expected to be in November 2009.

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Famous persons and families of murshidabad Part 2

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Shree Sumatinath Temple at Azimganj
Built by Nahar Family

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Nahar Family:

Nahar family was a Zemindar family of Azimganj. The family has contributed a lot to the society, religion, academics and culture. They built Shri Sumatinath Temple in Azimganj. Nahar family also founded Kumar Singh Hall with a temple, community hall, library and museum in Kolkata near their residence at Indian mirror street. Rai Bahadoor Sri Manilal Nahar and one more person (I can not remember name) of this family had been featured in "Glimpses of Bengal", published in 1905.

Sri Puran Chand Nahar of this family was a great scholar. He is one of the academicians in India who laid the foundation to modern historical and archaeological research about Jainism. His collection is donated to Kolkata university and it is preserved there.

His brother Kesri Chand Nahar was a great patron of Indian classical music. He collected and published "Stavanavali" almost a century back. This is a great collection of Jain Bhajans with name of "Raag" and "Taal" printed with every Bhajan (Jain devotional song).

Bijoy Singh Nahar of this family entered into politics. He reached to the status of Home Minister and deputy Chief minister of West Bengal. He had been in the ministry of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and Siddhartha Shankar Roy. Later on, he left Congress party with babu Jagjivan Ram to form Congress for democracy in 1977. When Congress for democracy was merged into Janata party, he became general secretary of Janata Party. He fought and won parliamentary election in 1977 from Kolkata.
He was a revolutionary Jain and edited and published "Tarun Jain", a monthly magazine for young Jains. He also adorned the post of Chairman, Bihar religious trust board, Government of Bihar.

Deep Singh Nahar of this family was a great photographer and had been worked as President, Bengal photographers association.

Ajit Singh Nahar of this family was a famous homoeopath and married to Smt. Kanak Sundari of famous Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim family. His sons Soumendra Nahar, Pradip Nahar and Bablu Nahar studied in Moscow. Soumendra Nahar and Pradip Nahar were awarded with Gorbachev award, highest honor for scientists in former USSR. Soumen and Bablu are in Russia and Pradip is serving as a research scientist in CSIR, Delhi.

Update: Mr. Ranjan Nahar, brother of Soumen has informed me that Soumen has returned fron Russia and is now living in Kolkata.


To be continued.........


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Badi Kothi: Dudhoria family

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Photo gallery: Uncommon photographs (Pictures) of Jaipur

Updated on July 31, 2016

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Jain Idols: Moti Doongri Dadabadi

Tirthankar Parswanath: Moti Doongri Dadabadi

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Bhomiya Baba: A replica of Sammet Shikhar at Moti Doongri Dadabadi

About Jaipur and its architecture

Jaipur is a beautiful city and the capital of Rajasthan. Sawai Jaisingh, Maharaja of Amber, built it three hundred years back. He shifted his capital from Amber to Jaipur. Vidyadhar, a renowned town planner, and architect from Bengal designed the city. The old city is walled and all the buildings are pink. Hence, Jaipur is nicknamed as Pink City. It is also called Emerald city for its tradition of Emerald manufacturing.

Jaipur is in the golden triangle of Indian tourist map with Indian capital Delhi and Tazmahal fame Agra. Hawamahal, the icon of Jaipur; Jantar Mantar, the observatory; Forts on the top of mountains, Beautiful palaces and gardens, Hindu and Jain temples are places of attraction. Jaipur is the preferred destination for Bollywood filmmakers.

Jaipur is also the place for precious and semi-precious gemstones. This is the biggest color stone manufacturing and trading center in India. It is also known for its handicrafts and garments industries.

Jaipur is well connected with the rest of the world through air, road and train links.

Jaipur: New look

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About uncommon Photographs

Huge materials are available in the hub pages and on the web about Jaipur. However, these photographs are different from those available on the net. All these photographs are from my own private collection and none from anywhere else. I have shot all these pictures myself but one with President Bill Clinton.

The pictures in this article reflect religion, society, culture, festival and of course, architect and sculpture of Jaipur. Jaipur is a vibrant city rich with its culture. Large numbers of forts, palaces, and other historical monuments have been attracting indigenous and overseas tourists for centuries. Temples of various religions with beautiful architecture and sculpture are an attraction for both devotees and tourists.

Cultural and religious events and festivals such as Diwali and Makar Sankranti are attractive features of Jaipur. Jaipur wedding ceremonies are also special.

Your suggestions and advice are welcome in the comments section.

Albert hall: Ramniwas Bagh

Albert hall at Ramniwas Bagh

Feeding Pigeons at Ramniwas Bagh

Magnificient Domb of Albert hall

Makar Sankranti: Kite flying festival in Jaipur

The crowd at rooftop: Makar Sankranti: Kite flying festival in Jaipur

Flying kites at Sunset: Rainbow

At rooftop: Makar Sankranti: Kite flying festival in Jaipur

President Bill Clinton at Jaipur airport

Ramniwas Bagh: Different look

Padestrians inside Ramniwas Bagh

Horse standing at Ramniwas Bagh

Side view: Ramniwas Bagh

Makar Sankranti, Kite festival in Jaipur

Lord Shiva: Murli Manohar Temple

Sitting like Maharajah

Sanganeri gate: Sunday View

Dome: Sanganeri Gate

Paush Bada: Getting Prasad (Devoted meal)sitting in the floor outside Vardhaman Gems

Mirza Ismail Road, Lifeline of Jaipur

Rajasthali: Rajasthan Government Emporium at M.I.Road

Evening View: M.I.Road Jaipur

Shops: M.I.Road Jaipur (Right side)

Shops: M.I.Road Jaipur (Left side)

Students at SJ Public school

Students in festive mood 1

Students in festive mood 2

Towers, gates, and wall

Ghanta Ghar (clock Tower) at Ajmeri gate

Side gate at Ajmeri gate

Revolving Restaurant

Rounded city wall

Pigeon love in Jaipur

प्रथम पुण्य तिथि: श्रीमती कुसुम कुमारी कोठारी

स्वर्गीया श्रीमती कुसुम कुमारी कोठारी , धर्मपत्नी, स्वर्गीय श्री धीरेन्द्र पत जी कोठारी की प्रथम पुण्य तिथि आज जयपुर में मनाई गई। श्रीमती कुसुम कुमारी कोठारी का स्वर्गवास गत वर्ष आज ही के दिन ३१ जुलाई २००८ को ह्रदय रोग से जयपुर में हुआ था। उस समय आप ७९ वर्ष की थीं।
श्रीमती कुसुम कुमारी का जन्म कोलकाता के स्वनाम धन्य राय बद्रीदास बहादूर मुकीम परिवार में इस्वी सन १९३० में हुआ था।
कोल्कता के प्रसिद्ध पारसनाथ मन्दिर के निर्माता एवं वाइस रोय के जौहरी राय बद्रीदास बहादुर के ज्येष्ठ पुत्र श्री राय कुमार सिंह आप के दादा व श्री फ़तेह कुमार सिंह मुकीम आप के पिता थे। आप का ननिहाल रिंगनोद, मालवा के प्रसिद्ध रावले में था। आप की माँ का नाम श्रीमती सज्जन कुमारी था।
(Johari Sath Blog)
बचपन से ही आप में परिवार के अनुरूप धार्मिक संस्कार थे। उस काल में भी आपने अंग्रेजी एवं संगीत की शिक्षा प्राप्त की थी। आप वीणा व हारमोनियम बजाया करती थीं।
आप का विवाह अजीमगंज के पानाचंद नानकचंद कोठारी परिवार में श्री कमलापत कोठारी के पौत्र व श्री चंद्रपत कोठारी के कनिष्ठ पुत्र श्री धीरेन्द्र पत कोठारी से सन १९४६ में संपन्न हुआ। आपके प्रमिला, उर्मिला, निर्मला, शीला व सुजाता नाम की पाँच पुत्रियाँ व ज्योति नाम का एक पुत्र हुआ जिनमे निर्मला का देहांत बचपन में ही हो गया था। अभी आपकी चार पुत्रियाँ व एक पुत्र मौजूद हैं। आपकी दौहित्री (नतनी) व शीला लोढा की पुत्री ने साध्वी श्री शशिप्रभा श्री जी के पास (१९९८) अल्पायु में दीक्षा ग्रहण की थी। वे आज साध्वी श्री श्रद्धान्विता श्री जी के नाम से जानी जाती हैं। साध्वी श्री श्रद्धान्विता श्री, शीला व सुजाता तीनो ने ही इस वर्ष वर्षी तप का परना पलिताना में किया।
९ सितम्बर १९७९ को श्री धीरेन्द्र पत कोठारी के अल्पायु में देहावसान के बाद पुरे परिवार की जिम्मेदारी आप पर आ गई जिसे उन्होंने बखूबी निभायी । साथ ही अपना जीवन पुरी तरह से धर्म ध्यान में समर्पित कर दिया। आप प्रतिदिन जिन पूजा के अलावा चार- पाँच सामायिक किया करती थीं। दृढ़ता पूर्वक एक आसन में बैठ कर जप करना आप को बहुत प्रिय था। आपने अपने जीवन में पालिताना, सम्मेत शिखर, आबू, गिरनार, पावापुरी, राजगृह, कुण्डलपुर, चम्पापुर, नाकोडा, नागेश्वर, मांडव गढ़, अजमेर, मालपुरा, महरोली आदि सैंकडों तीर्थों की यात्राएं कर पुण्य उपार्जित किया। अजीमगंज में प्रसिद्ध नवपद ओली की आराधना आप जीवन पर्यंत करती रहीं। इसके अलावा आपने वीस स्थानक, मौन ग्यारस, ज्ञान पंचमी आदि अन्य अनेक तपस्चर्यायें भी की। आपने शत्रुंजय तीर्थ की निन्याणु यात्रा भी की।
आज हमारी माँ हमारे बीच में नहीं हैं परन्तु उनकी यादें व उनके दिए हुए धार्मिक संस्कार आज भी हमारा मार्ग दर्शन करती है। हम उनके सभी बच्चे यही प्रार्थना करते हैं की वे जहाँ हैं वहीँ से हमें आशीर्वाद प्रदान करती रहें।

ज्योति कोठारी, पुत्र,
ममता कोठारी, पुत्रवधू, दर्शन, पौत्र, जयपुर
प्रमिला पालावत, पुत्री, कोलकाता
उर्मिला बोथरा, पुत्री, आगरा
शीला लोढा, पुत्री, दिल्ली
सुजाता पारख, पुत्री, रायपुर