Jain temple in Gaysabad- Dasturhat

There was a Shwetambar Jain temple in Gaysabad- Dasturhat in the last century. We have visited Gaysabad in 1977 and found a ruin. An old aged farmer informed us that that was a ruin of a Jain temple. I do not know what happened with that ruined temple.

I have found an old inscription that tells us about a temple in Dasturhat, 7 KM west from Azimganj. The inscription in an idol also informs that a member of Shaharwali community had performed Pratishtha of that idol. Gaysabad is on the opposite side of Dasturhat on the bank of river Bhagirathi.  It is possible that Gaysabad and Dasturhat are the same place and the inscription and the ruin are referring to the same Jain temple.

Sri Prakash Barnawat recently informed me that the Jain Tirthankar idols in Gaysabad were brought to Kiratbagh, Jiaganj by Maharaj Bahadur Singh Dugar. The idols are installed in Kiratbagh and these are there since that time.

It is possible that there was dense population of Shwetambar Jain (Shaharwali community) in Gaysabad and Dasturhat region in the last century. They may be shifted from there for some unknown reasons. At present there are no Jain population.

It is matters of investigation that whether the temple referred in Dasturhat and Gaysabad are the same? Whether there were a Jain population in these places? If yes, why Jain population were shifted from there? I am trying to answer these questions and urge people living at Azimganj and Jiaganj to physically verify the areas and try to find out the truth. I will be grateful to him or her who will inform me about this.

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Writing book on Shaharwali society and culture

I am in process of writing a book about  Shaharwali society and culture that also include religious and historic descriptions. Few chapters of the book is already written. It is after five years of blogging about the society.

This book, I believe, will help spreading information about rich traditions of Shaharwali society of Azimganj and Jiaganj in Murshidabad. I have found several historical books that depicts rich traditions, culture and religiousness of Murshidabad Jain society.

Dr. Shivprasad, renowned Jain historian working in Jain research and study center at Jaipur is helping me in collecting historical references. I am thankful to him. Suraj Nowlakha has motivated me to write this book and he is also sponsoring the project. He wants to release the book on the occasion of Mandalji ki pooja at Azimganj.

I have already posted details of the project in this blog in Hindi language. Please view these posts and help me with information, data, references, evidences, images etc. Your cooperation will enrich the book and I will feel obliged. I have received some from Pradip Kothari, Patna and am thankful to him. Suraj also provided some information along with his father Vimal Bhaisab. Thanks to them.

मुर्शिदाबाद शहरवाली समाज की ऐतिहासिक सामग्री

शहरवाली समाज के सम्वन्ध में पुस्तक के प्रस्तावित अध्याय

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News of Shaharwali society

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This blog is meant for Shaharwali society living in and outside Murshidabad. As all of you know that I am presently living in Jaipur so I don't get news from Murshidabad. I request all of you living in Azimganj- Jiaganj, Kolkata or somewhere else to send latest news about our society.

I will try to post it in the blog so that Shaharwali people worldwide will know that.

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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.

Congratulations!!!

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What is happening in Azimganj and Jiaganj?

I am not getting any news from Azimganj and Jiaganj. What is going on there?

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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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Paryushan

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Paryushan is the greatest Parva of Jain. It will be started from 17 August and Samvatsari will be on 24 August this year 2009. It is only five days from now. Azimganj will celebrate Paryushana in the auspieces of Sadhwi Shashiprabha Shreeji Maharaj and Jiaganj with her Disciples. The twin cities are very fortunate this year.

I have cretaed a blog for Paryushan in that you can read and post materials regarding Paryushan.

Paryushan Blog
Paryushan in Kolkata Jineshwar Suri Bhawan

Paryushanas of Jyoti Kothari

Jain Shivirs of Jyoti Kothari

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Shaharwali Families in Mumbai

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Many Shaharwali families are now migrated to Mumbai (Bombay), the financial capital of India. Most of them are related to Gems and Jewelry business.

Here are some:
1. Sunil Chand Bothra S/o Parichand Bothra of Azimganj.
2. Dinesh Chand Bothra S/o Gambhirchand Bothra.
3. Arun Kothari S/o Bhanwarlal Kothari of Jiaganj.
4. Ramesh Bachchhawat S/o Pari Singh Bachchhawat
5. Rakes Bachchhawat S/o Pari Singh Bachchhawat
6. Biren Bachchhawat S/o Hari Singh Bachchhawat
7. Kushal and Aditya Lodha S/o Rajmal Lodha Grand son of Pratapmal Lodha

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Please help us in building these lists. If you know anyone of Shaharwali community in Mumbai or any other place please share with us.
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Shaharwali Families In Chennai

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Only few Shaharwali families are residing in Chennai (Madras) to the best of my knowledge. List of these families are as follows:

1. Sandip Kothari S/o Vimal Chand Kothari of Azimganj.
2. Vikas Bachchhawat S/o Gopal Bachchhawat of Azimganj.
3. Anand lodha S/o Bhanu Babu Lodha of Jiaganj.

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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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Shaharwali Families in Bangaluru

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There are some families in Bangaluru (Bangalore) who have been migrated from Murshidabad.

List below:
1. Pradip Churoria from Jiaganj
2. Pradip Mahnot from Jiaganj
3. Rajesh Khatore from Khagra Ghat
4. Arvind Dugar from Jiaganj
5. Rajesh Sethia from Azimganj
6. Nilesh Sethia from Azimganj

Bai Beti:

5. Ramesh Khariwal, son in law of Jaisingh Bachchhawat (Azimganj)
6. Sweta daughter of Arvind Dugar also live in Bangaluru.
7. Niranju Anchalia D/o Late Vimalchand Kothari of Azimganj.
8. Rajneesh Mookim Son-in law of Anil Nakhat of Jiaganj.
9 Kalpesh Lunkad S/o Sanju, Sanju is D/o Late Rikhab Chand Bothra of Jiaganj.

If you have more information please share in this blog.

Sri Neptune Srimal has informed:

Sunil Kumar son of Late Biraj Singhji Bothra lives in Bangalore. He has retired as the Deputy Director general of the Atomic Minerals Division. He was also awarded with the National Mineral Award for his role in the discovery of the Uranium deposit of Meghalaya. His son Anurag (wife payal) lives in Dallas.
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