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 are the lovely Jewelry. These are fantastic, fashionable, artistic Royal Jewelry From India. The Mogul brought it to India and patronized the same.











Kundan Meena Jadau Jewelry

Kundan.... artistic... Mogul....

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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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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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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.

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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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