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

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Famous Shaharwali people and family: Puranchand Shamsukha 

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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.

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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.

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Holi festival in Murshidabad

 Holi of Murshidabad Shaharwali society was an important and renowned event. Shaharwali society used to play Holi with great enthusiasm in both Azimganj and Jiaganj.

Holi, the festival of color had been enjoyed for a week in Murshidabad. It had been starting on the day of Falguna Shukla Ashtami (Eighth day of bright half in Indian lunar calendar) ending on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (Ekam, first day of dark half in Indian lunar calendar).

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"Holi ki sang" and "Holi ka Bhandu" were popular humor creating events of Murshidabad Shaharwali community. People had been enjoying "Holi ki barat" with humor and enjoyment. "Holi ki sail" or feast was also very popular those days.

Nirmal Kumar Singh Nowlakha, a famous Zemindar of Azimganj was very fond of Holi. many stories about him is famous about Holi.

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Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget 2010

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One is flood control project for Bhagirathi Padma river which will significantly benefit Murshidabad district along with Nadia.

There is a proposed master plan for Kandi region of Murshidabadf district. Both this projects proposed in Central budget will positively affect economy of Murshidabad.

It is to be noted that Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India is MP from Jangipur, Murshidabad. Azimganj comes in Jangipur Parliamentary constituency.

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अजय बोथरा एवं रविन्द्र श्रीमाल तुलापट्टी, पंचायती मंदिर कोलकाता के लिए निर्वाचित

मुर्शिदाबाद शहरवाली समाज के श्री अजय बोथरा एवं श्री रविन्द्र श्रीमाल तुलापट्टी, पंचायती मंदिर, कोलकाता के लिए हुए चुनाव में निर्वाचित हुए हैं. ये दोनों ही अजीमगंज के हैं एवं वर्त्तमान में कोलकाता में रहते हैं. श्री अजय बोथरा श्रीचंद जी बोथरा के पौत्र एवं श्री रविन्द्र श्रीमाल श्री कांतिलाल जी श्रीमाल के पुत्र हैं. 
वधाई!  
यह चुनाव १० जनवरी को जैन भवन में संपन्न हुआ. जैन समाज के लगभग ११०० लोगों से इस मतदान में भाग लिया.शहरवाली समाज के कुल चार लोगों ने इस निर्वाचन में भाग लिया था जिनमे से दो चुने गए.

श्री शांतिनाथ स्वामी पंचायती मंदिर, तुलापट्टी, कोलकाता में परंपरागत रूप से दो सदस्य शहरवाली समाज से, दो सदस्य जौहरी साथ से एवं तीन  सदस्य कोलकाता मारवाड़ी साथ से चुने जाते हैं. इस वार भी उसी के अनुरूप चुने गए हैं.

विमल महमवाल एवं राजकुमार बोथरा जौहरी साथ से निर्वाचित 
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Photos of Azimganj in Google Earth and Google Map

 Some photos related to Azimganj, Murshidabad are selected in Google Earth and Google Maps. These are Sambhavnath Temple, Sumatinath Temple and Bari Kothi.
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Happy New Year 2010

Happy new Year !!!

This the time to celebrate New Year ! However, Indian New year is diff rent from English New year. India has both solar and lunar calendar and celebrates New year days accordingly.On behalf of Shaharwali society. I wish every body a very happy new year 2010.

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अजीमगंज श्री नेमी नाथ स्वामी स्तवन

जैन श्वेताम्बर मूर्तिपूजक समुदाय के खरतर गच्छ परम्परा में, श्री सुख सागर सूरी के समुदाय में पूज्य श्री हरी सागर सूरी  आचार्य बने. उन्हें अजीमगंज में महोत्सव पूर्वक आचार्य पद प्रदान किया गया. उस समय अजीमगंज श्री नेमी नाथ स्वामी के मंदिर में अस्टान्हिका  (अट्ठाई) महोत्सव का आयोजन किया गया. उस अवसर पर मंदिर की शोभा का वर्णन करते हुए श्री जगन्नाथ पटावरी ने एक स्तवन लिखा था. यह स्तवन स्तवनावली एवं प्रभु भजनावली में भी मुद्रित है. यह भजन एक ऐतिहासिक दस्तावेज़ भी है.

स्तवन

उत्सव की आई बहार,  बहार मेरे प्यारे, उत्सव की आई बहार. 
मंगलमय धन बंगाल देशे,  अजीमगंज उदार,  उदार मेरे प्यारे, उत्सव की आई बहार. १
नेमी प्रभु जिन मंदिर सुन्दर,  देव विमान आकार,  आकार मेरे प्यारे....  २
भाविक भक्त जन पूजा रचावे,  आठ अनेक प्रकार,  प्रकार मेरे प्यारे ..३.
भाव नन्दीश्वर तीरथ राजे, पावापुरी है श्रीकार, श्रीकर मेरे प्यारे ...४
चम्पापुरी वर तीरथ अष्टापद, भव जल से तारनहार, हार मेरे प्यारे... .5
सम्मेत शिखर समवशरण की, रचना है आनंद्कार, कार मेरे प्यारे..६.
पूज्य हरी सागर सूरी पदोत्सव, संघ रचावे जयकार,  कार मेरे प्यारे ...७
साधर्मी आवे देश देश के, दर्शन वंदन कार, कार मेरे प्यारे...८
स्वर्ग निवासी देव देवी गण, आने को उत्सुक अपार, अपार  मेरे प्यारे...९
गंगा नदी जल धारा ले आवे, पाप पखालन हार, हार मेरे प्यारे...१० 
जगन्नाथ प्रभु पुण्य कृपाते, घर घर मंगलाचार, चार मेरे प्यारे...११

क्षमाकल्याण जी रचित अजीमगंज नेमिनाथ प्राचीन स्तवन 
अजीमगंज में पूजा
सत्रह भेदी पूजा

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