Rai Budh Singh Bahadur and Raja Bijay Singh Schools

RBSB High School, Azimganj

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 Rai Budh Singh Bahadur Dudhoria (Badi Kothi, Azimganj) was a famous Shaharwali Zemindar in Azimganj. A school was established on his memory. It was a primary school that was upgraded to a higher secondary school. It was the only high school (RBSBHSM) at Azimganj till 1965.

Large numbers of students studies in the school including me. Rai Budh Singh Bahadur primary school is situated behind Badi Kothi and opposite to Keshar Kumari Balika Bidyalaya at Azimganj City. RBSB High school is situated at Baraduari on way to Don Bosco school. The high school is near Azimganj Jn.

Both the schools have a track record of good result. RBSB schools at Azimganj are presently managed by the government.

 Raja Bijay Singh Dudhoria of the same family had also founded Edward Coronation Institute at Jiaganj. Name of the institute was changed later to  Raja Bijay Singh Bidyamandir. It is the most famou senior secondary schools.


Raja Bijay Singh Dudhoria

Raja BIJOY SINGH Bahadur, Zamindar of Azimganj 1900/1933, born in November 1879, educated privately under the tuition of Babu Abinash Chandra Das, M.A., B.L.; having attained his majority on 22nd December 1900, he took charge of his estate; he was nominated as Commissioner for Azimganj Municipality in 1903 and re-elected in 1909; Vice-President of the All-India Jain Conference in December 1904; he was appointed Honorary Magistrate of the independent Lalbagh Bench in Murshidabad in January 1907; he was granted the title of Raja in June 1908 in recognition of his public services, liberality and high personal character; Member of the District Board, Murshidabad; Member of the executive committees of the Imperial League, the King Edward Memorial Fund and of the British-Indian Association of Calcutta where he was Vice-President in 1915; married in February 1894, the youngest daughter of Rai Dhanpat Singh Bahadur of Baluchar, and had issue, one daughter. He died 1933.
Kumari (name unknown), married Babu Srichand Nahata of Baluchar. 

(Information about Raja Bijay Singh is provided by Suraj Nowlakha)

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Sonika Kothari will be married to Sourav Surana in Kolkata

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Sonika Kothari daughter of Sri Subhash Kothari and grand daughter of late Sri Vimal Chand Kothari of Azimganj will be married to Sri Sourav Surana S/o Sri.Sanjay Kumar Surana (Father) and Smt.Rajsree Surana (Mother). Both Sonika and Sourav are residing in Kolkata nowadays. Mr. Sourav is MBA and presently working with Axix Bank.

The marriage will take place in Kolkata on February18.

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Sheherwali cook book is launched

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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. 

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Resurgence - Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2011

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7:01pm Jan 13

A report -- Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2011

The first heritage festival in Murshidabad, “Resurgence - Murshidabad Heritage Festival 2011” (MHF) was organized by the Tourism Department of Govt. of West Bengal in association with Murshidabad Heritage Development Society, and with the support of Crafts Council of West Bengal, West Bengal Kayaking & Canoeing Association, Union Ministry of Culture, Art of Living Foundation and others in Azimganj, Jiaganj and Lalbagh-Nashipur on 17 & 18 December, 2011. A gathering of 3000 invitees enjoyed the two-day festival. A detailed report follows.

Video Murshidabad Heritage Development Society 

Cuisine

The love of food, especially all things sweet and spicy, is an apt description of the Sheherwali (The Jains of Murshidabad are known as the Sheherwali community) cuisine. There was a wide spread of delicacies over the 2 days, right from Breakfast to Dinner. Each meal was clearly thought out to give people an experience of this refined vegetarian cuisine. The flavour and aroma of the food titillated the palate of all and has drawn a huge fan-following.

People showed a keen interest for the recipes of various dishes and were thrilled when the Sheherwali Cuisine Recipe book was released at the festival.

The lady members of the Sheherwali Community of Azimganj & Jiaganj took immense pride and initiative in setting up food stalls of popular dishes at the Katgola grounds. This first initiative, in a cooperative spirit was a lot of fun and the demand from the visitors has made them yearn for the next festival.

Boat Race on River Bhagirathi

The local boatmen decorated their boats colourfully and competed in an exciting race. The gusto for competing was provided by the rhythm of the dhakis in each boat. The improvised-kayak race added to the gaiety. The Marshalls were in Kayaks taken from Kolkata for the race. People took a break from their daily chores to cheer their favourite teams from the especially-decorated boats, the party boat from Kolkata, and from the river banks. The boatmen were delighted to receive prizes and certificates at the Prize Distribution Ceremony, This romance on the river has enthused people to aspire for a Boat Club and a training centre in Azimganj

Cultural Programme/Entertainment

The cultural programme on both days was set in the backdrop of the recently-restored magnificent Katgola Palace. On Day One, Priti Patel & troupe’s spectacular Manipuri dance performance with Vedic chants, called “Agni” left the gathering spell-bound. The show blended Vedic slokas, poise and grace with feisty martial arts.
On Day 2, the sufi quawali by Haidar Buksh and group of Lucknow was appreciated by all. The local folk dance on the second day was a delight. The fireworks display as the grand finale dazzled the large gathering.

Competition for the Youth

To make the youth conscious of heritage preservation, several competitions and activities were organized. Heritage-themed quiz, painting & photography competitions were conducted for students. This evoked a large participation from across the region.

Crafts Bazaar

Crafts Council of West Bengal organized a crafts bazaar comprising of Indian handicrafts. The bazaar offered a wide variety of products – right from Handloom Saris and Kashmiri shawls to woven mats and bangles.
The local folk performers entertained the large gathering with acrobatic stunts, dance, music and drama.

Puja and Jain Temple Visits

A key attraction of the 2 day festival was visits to the 12 old and beautiful Jain temples in the twin-town. The puja at Lord Adinath’s temple in Katgola was specially uplifting. A large number of visitors regaled in the energy created.

Travel Bengal: Jain Temples in historic Murshidabad

Endorsements

The restoration work of several old monuments and properties has drawn good appreciation. The arrangements made by the travel agents for the many outstation participants received good approval.

While visitors from California, New York, Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gujarat, Kolkata and nearby districts enjoyed the festival, several local Unions and Bodies have still to catch the uplifting spirit. This spirit alone can lead to the socio-economic development of Bengal.

Many members took up strategic responsibilities. The entire Governing Body boldly faced the challenges of such a grand function, put up in association with so many Government departments and other bodies. Government machinery worked overtime for a smooth festival. The Convenor, Sanjay Doogar supported by the Committee, co-ordinated a spectacular program.

Indian Heritage – Jai Ho!

Sidharth Dudhoria
President
Murshidabad Heritage Development Society

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Neeraj Bothra weds Neetu Daftari

I am glad to inform that Neeraj Bothra, S/O Smt. Urmila - Jyoti Singh Bothra (Tarzan Babu), Jiaganj will be married to Nitu Daftari, Gwalior on Basant Panchami, January 28, 2012 at Dadabadi, Seth ka Bagh, Agra. He is grand son of late Sri Bahadur Singh Bothra. Neeraj is presently working as Executive manager at Rx Infotech and posted at Ahmadabad.

Neeraj is grand son (Nati) of late Sri Dhirendra Pat and Smt. Kusum Kumari Kothari.

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Facebook group Azimganj.Jiaganj

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Suraj Nowlakha started a group about Azimganj and Jiaganj in face book. 169 members joined the group so far. It is a good interactive group for Azimganj- Jiaganj people. You can post your messages directly to the group if you are a member. 
azimganj.jiaganj@groups.facebook.com

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Vardhaman Infotech: Venture of an Azimganj boy in Jaipur

 Darshan Kothari has ventured Vardhaman Infotech in Jaipur. It is now a leading Information technology firm in Jaipur providing IT solutions.

Vardhaman Infotech is in the field of website and software development, search engine optimization (SEO), networking and other IT and computer related services. It also have its training division. It has served many individuals and organizations since its inception.

Vardhaman Infotech has been providing quality IT solutions to several individuals, business houses, educational institutes and social organizations. It has dedicated team of experts in information technology sector.

Darshan Kothari is son of Jyoti Kothari and grand son of late Sri Dhirendra Pat kothari of Azimganj. It is worth mention that he has been placed in the top position in prestigious Maharaja college in Jaipur BCA examination.

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Mahendrapat Singh Dugar, Jaipur undergone Heart Surgery

Mahendrapat Singh Dugar (Monu Babu), of Azimganj, presently living in Jaipur has undergone for heart surgery last week. He has been operated at Fortis hospital in Jaipur and released from hospital yesterday.

Mahendrapat Singh Dugar belongs to famous Rai Dhanpat Singh Dugar family (Harawat Estate) in Azimganj.

He is at home. We wish him get well soon.

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