Gems and Jewelry business in Kolkata.

Hi Jyoti Bhai, great to see this site blog here.You have been spear heading the documentation of this Jain clan from West Bengal very nicely. I wish to add here the details of whatever I know. Bhandia family in Kolkata is a well known Johri Saath group who have been renowned for their Jewellery and Gem Stone business. My Grandfather Late Sri Puran Chandji Bhandia ( Johri ) Married as his second wife Smt. Suhag Sundari from the Kothari Family of Guahati who belonged to the Jiyaganj Azimganj Clan of Jains. I am the last grandson of her last son Late Shri.Kiron Singhji Bhandia residing in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu associated in Jewellery and Textile Business. My Elder Brother Naresh Bhandia lives in Bangalore associated in manufacturing of PP Woven Sacs required in the cement industry. I will be glad to know more and even contribute to the efforts you are taking. Please feel free to get in touch. I have a Family histry Tree for our family contributing data of 13 generations. I will be happy to put in inputs in it if you have any. thanks and regards Dinesh Kumar Bhandia. Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Sri Sohanlal Ji Parsan, an eminent personality of Johari Sath had breathed his last. He was eighty years old. He was a religious minded person belonging to famous Parsan family of Kolkata. Sri Parsan was devoted to society and religion and served in many social and religious organizations. He served Pawapuri Teerth as Secretary of the trust board for very long time. Jain community is endebted o him for his valuable services rendered to Pawapuri. I pay homage to him and pray for his peaceful living in his heavenly abode. Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

December 29, 2010  Sri Kantilal Mookim, ex secretary, Tulapatti Jain temple, Kolkata took a Yatri Sangh to pilgrimage centers of Rajasthan. Sri Kantilal Mookim is a prominent member of Johari sath. He is on Yatra on the eve of his 50th marriage anniversary. The Yatri Sangh reached Jaipur via train, and halted overnight. They had started from Jaipur to Malpura and stayed there for a day. Sri Jain Shwetambar Khartar Gachchh Sangh felicited them in Malpura Dadabadi. The Yatri Sangh leaved Malpura and visited several other Dadabadi including Ajmer and Bilada and other Jain pilgrimage centers such as Ranakpur, New Pawapuri, Mount Abu, Jaisalmer. They are staying at Brahmasar Dadabadi tonight and will start for Phalodi tomorrow. They will catch train from Jodhpur tomorrow to Kolkata. Many prominent personalities of Johari Sath e.g. Sri Vimal Mehamwal, President, Tulapatti Jain temple, Kolkata; Sri Ashok Mukim, Sri Pradip Kothari etc are traveling with in the Sangh. Several other people joined the Sangh from Jaipur. New Jain website Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

जौहरी साथ के श्री विमल महमवाल एवं श्री राजकुमार बोथरा तुलापट्टी, पंचायती मंदिर, कोलकाता के लिए हुए चुनाव में निर्वाचित हुए हैं. वधाई!   यह चुनाव १० जनवरी को जैन भवन में संपन्न हुआ. जैन समाज के लगभग ११०० लोगों से इस मतदान में भाग लिया. जौहरी  साथ  के कुल दो ही  लोगों ने इस निर्वाचन में भाग लिया था जिनमे से दोनों ही 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. अजय बोथरा एवं रविन्द्र श्रीमाल तुलापट्टी, पंचायती मंदिर कोलकाता के लिए निर्वाचित  Gems and Jewelry Articles Thanks, Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional) With regards, Jyoti Kothari Posted by Jyoti at 5:03 AM 0 comments Labels: 

* * Mulanayaka Sacha Sumatinath Sri Madholal Dugar of Kolkata Johari Sath has built a Jain temple in Palitana Talhati in the 19th century. This is the oldest Jain temple in Palitana Talhatti. Sumatinath, the Mulnayaka of this temple is popularly known as Sacha Sumatinath. Jain pilgrims of Palitana worship this diety before proceeding to the Palitana hills. There are other Tirthankar idols and Dadaguru dev Charans (Foot prints) in this Palitana Jain temple. Jirnoddhar of this Palitana temple is done recently in the auspicies of Khartar Gachchha Sadhwi Shree Shashiprabha Shreeji Maharaj. A Bhaktamar temple, Dadabadi and Patavali temple is also added newly to this temple. This Palitana temple is presently managed by Sri Ujwal Dugar, a member of Sri Madholal Dugar family. A dharamshala is also attached with the temple built by the same Sri Madholal Dugar. Links to other posts in the blog: Gems and Jewelry ArticlesSri Chandaprabhu temple in Kolkata Sri Mahavir Swami temple in Kolkata Rai Badridas Bahadur Mookim Kolkata Dadabadi

Vardhaman Infotech is a new venture around Vardhaman Gems. Vardhaman group has already established business in gemstones and jewelry.  However, present days are for information technology. Darshan Kothari, son of Jyoti Kothari has started and established this new venture to provide IT solutions. Vardhaman Infotech is focusing on website development and designing, software development and search engine optimization (SEO) services globally along with networking and hardware marketing in Jaipur region. Thanks, Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

We know about origins of rubies from Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Africa and India. These are well known origins of rubies. Tanzania is a comparatively new origin. Some fine quality rubies are found in this origin. However, most of the ruby stones from this mine are of comparatively inferior quality. Tanzanian ruby has a vivid red color but most of the stones are inclusive. It is good for cabochons and beads. These stones are also being heat treated. Thanks, Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

 Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur wishes you a very happy Diwali.  We have exclusive ranges of various gemstones such as ruby, sapphires, corals, emeralds, cat's eyes etc in various ranges. You can visit and shop quality gemstones in our premises in very competitive price. Dhanteras falls on October 24, 2011 starting festive season of Diwali. Diwali is on 26th. Wish you a very happy and prosperous Diwali again. Festival of India: Dhan Teras and DiwaliFestival of India: Diwali in Jaipur Thanks, Jyoti Kothari (Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)