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KDO SR.CITIZENS' DIG.CLUB'S TOUR OF SIKKIM & BHUTAN

2009-07-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

32 members of the KDO Sr. Citizen's club toured Kolcata, Sikkim, Darjeeling, & Bhutan from 18th April to 5th May 2009. They travelled by train from Mumbai to Kolcata, Kolcata to New Jalpaiguri and New Jalpaiguri to Mumbai. The tour included travel by AC III tier and stay at 3 Star Hotels in Gangtok, 1 night in Lachung, 2 nights in Pelling, 2 nights in Darjeeling, 2 nights in Puncholing & 2 nights in Thimpu
They visited Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Changu Lake, and Nathula Border. They did white river rafting in Testa River for 20km. They got to view glorious sunrises in the Darjeeling mountains as they travelled in the famous Toy Train from Ghoom through towns and parks to Darjeeling Junction. On the way saw many beautiful waterfalls, beautiful parks, pagodas, monastries, & the famous Kanchanjuga snowcapped mountain.

Divya and Aditya Shah, Indore, India shine in Cultural and Chess competitions

2009-06-27T17:43:00.000-07:00

Smt. Nirmalaben Shantilal Shial's grand daughter Divya (12 Years) won a third prize in Odisi Dance in the All India Drama/ Dance/ Music Contest held in Pune under theauspices of UNESCO AND INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR THEATRE ASSOCIATION,BELGIUM on 2-6-2009 in which 5,500 artists took part.

Grandson -Adityavardhan also won a prize in the Madhya Pradesh State Level CHESScompetition held recently in Indore.

Nischaya Lalka's Wedding - February 2009

2009-03-14T16:13:00.000-07:00

Nischaya Mahendra Lalka has married Ritu Salot of Ahmedabad on Friday 27th February 2009. The Governor of Gujarat Shri Navalkishore Sharma attended the Reception and blessed the couple.
Shri Shantilalbhai with Smt.Nirmalaben, Shri Manikant Dhulla with Smt.Tarlaben and their son, daughter inlaw, son in law and their close relations & friends attended the wedding & receiption. Mr. Lalka's daughter Mrs. Dhara and Mayank Shah & their twin daughters (living in New Jersey, USA) with their parents were also there throughout all the Ceremonies.

House warming party at Khona family's new house in Scottsdale, Arizona

2009-01-12T22:03:00.001-08:00

Pratishtha for Jain Derasar in Phoenix, Arizona - Dec 2008

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Newlywed party hosted by Lapasia family, Wadala, Dec 2008

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Rhea Dand's 5th birthday, December 2008

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Devang and Jinali Shah's wedding, Mumbai, Nov 29, 2008

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Kutch Yatra Photos - 2008 submitted by R.V.Khona

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Imposing Moorti of Tirthankar Bhagwan at Godhra- Kutch during Yatra in sept. 2008 organized by Senior Citizen club (R.V.Khona)

Group Photo outside Temple during Kutch tour 2008

77th Birthday Celebrations of Acharya Bhagwant Shri Gunyodayasagarji at Suthri on 14.9.2008

Khona family picnic at Shangrila water park in Mumbai

2008-12-18T16:26:00.000-08:00

Hosted by Mr.Himmatlal Khona and family, the Khona family picnic was a enjoyable daylong reunion at Shangri La, a popular water park in Thane on December 6th, 2008. Over 50people who joined the event had a good time in the refreshing pools and playing fun games organized by Sejal and Reshma, the Khona daughter-in-laws.

New Jain Temple in Phoenix, Arizona

2008-11-08T23:00:00.000-08:00

Visitors from India

2008-11-08T22:51:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of our recent visitors from India. Mr. & Mrs. Kanti Vora on their USA and Europe tour in Summer'08.

Jatin Shah's business trip to San Francisco, CA in August 2008. Dinner at the Straits restaurant in the city.

Happy Diwali & Great New Year!

2008-11-08T22:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a link to pictures from the Kojain Diwali celebrations in the San Francisco Bay Area on Nov 1st, 2008 at the Golden Peacock restaurant in Fremont, California. There were over 80 kutchis in attendance.

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INAUGERATION OF NEW OFFICE PREMISES OF VIJAY COTTON & FIBRE CO., AT INDORE ON SUNDAY, 16TH MARCH 2008

2008-03-19T03:01:00.000-07:00

M/s. VIJAY COTTON & FIBRE CO. - KDO'S Leading Cotton Merchants and Exporters - inaugerated their New Office in their own newly constructed 3- storey Modern Villa named 'ADITYA' situated in Indore City's Posh Area at 209, Saket Nagar Main Road, Indore- 452 018 on SUNDAY 16th March 2008. The main office is on the Ist Floor which is fully equipped with latest Computers, Fax, Xerox machine and modern office furniture complete with pantry. The partners - Shri Shantilal Mulji Shah and Shri Vijay Shantilal Shah - have separate independant spacious offices.

The Inaugeral Function started at 9 A.M. with POOJA conducted on the 2nd floor by the leading KDO Ladies of Indore in the traditional Jain manner and presided over by Smt. Nirmalaben Shantilal Shah. Smt. Romaben Vijay Shah welcomed the guests, Kumari Divya Vijay Shah applied Tilak on their foreheads and Master Aditya Vijay Shah gave each guest a 10 Rupee Note as Prasad.

Shri Shantilalbhai and Shri Vijaybhai welcomed the Guests at the Entrance of the premises, offered them Snacks and Fruit Juices and guided them to
the Pooja Function. The Guests were also taken around the Office Area and the Guest house on the 3rd floor.

The function was well attended by leading Mill owners, Cotton Merchants and Industrialists from Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Indore City.
All Staff from the branches of Vijay Cotton & Fibre Co. situated in Kutch, Saurashtra, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra were invited to this function. They were also taken on a pilgrimage to the famous Shanker, Ganesh and Jain Temples of Indore and Ujjain.
After the Pooja, the Guests were taken to Saket Club for a lavish 10- course Lunch where all the best and famous delicasies of Indore were served. Shri Shantilalbhai and Shri Manikantbhai Dhulla ensured that the guests tasted all the items.

10th Wedding Anniversary for Kutchi.com founders

2008-01-13T11:22:00.000-08:00

The founders of Kutchi.com, Dilip Dand and Mrinal Dand celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in Hawaii with their daughter Rhea. They live in Northern California and both work in the Silicon Valley.

Engagement Party - Devang Dand & Jinali Vora, Mumbai

2008-01-13T10:58:00.000-08:00

Devang Dand, son of Mr. Manilal Dand and Mrs. Chandrika Dand of Matunga, Mumbai recently got engaged to the love of his life, Jinali Vora. The engagement party was at the S.N.D.T. college hall in Matunga on December 30th, 2007.

The couple danced the evening away with family and friends who had gathered to celebrate the joyous occasion. A grand wedding is planned for later this year in December 2008.

East meets West - Wedding in the Dand Family

2008-01-13T09:39:00.001-08:00

Mr.Pravin Dand and Mrs. Veena Dand have lived in Maryland, USA for over 35yrs. Their daughter Parul recently married Jason Little of Richmond, VA. The couple celebrated their wedding in an intimate American-style Garden Wedding with the bride dressed in traditional white, on August 25, 2007 in Virginia.

This was followed by a grand Indian wedding with over 2days of celebrations at Hotel Sea Princess, in Mumbai on November 17th, 2007. Both were beautiful weddings in their own special way and gave everyone an insight into two different but unique cultures.

R.V.KHONA's VISIT TO HONG KONG

2008-01-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

R.V.Khona of 'kutchi.com' & 'kutchicommunity.blogspot' visited HONG KONG from Thursday, 29.11.2007 to Monday, 3.12.2007 on his way to San Francisco, USA.

In Hong Kong, he stayed with his nephew Mr. Kaushik Mahesh Lodaya (SHAH) who lives there since the last five years with his wife Mrs. Dipti and his mother Mrs. Chandrikaben at Bauhinia Mansions, Near Whampoa Gardens, Hunghom, Kowloon.

Bauhinia Mansions is a housing complex of Eight - 15 Storey Towers situated in the centre of the beautiful residential area of Kowloon, Hong Kong with shady green parks and the sea front only 200 metres away. Kowloon is one of the five main islands comprising Hong Kong District the other four being Tung Chung, Lantau, Tsing Yi and Hong Kong.

The Lodayas took Mr. Khona around all the islands by Bus, Taxi, Underground train network, Trams and Ferry Service which connect the islands. The Main Business Areas are situated on Kowloon and Hong Kong ( where the majority of the British population stays and have their clubs, hotels & recreation centres). Real Diamond Business is housed in about twelve huge office blocks in one of which Mr. Lodaya's office is situated. A small pure vegetarian Restaurant is located just near this Diamond Centre.

Some of the attractions are : 1) The 26 Metre tallest Bronze Statue of Lord Buddha in the world weighing 220 Tonnes on Lantau Island atop a hill with PO Lin Monastry & Temple at the base 2) Jain Temple 3) Hong Kong Museum of Art, Heritage Museum, Space Museum. 4) Bird Garden 5) Race Course 6) The Peak - highest place in Hong Kong where there are Restaurants, Shops & Viewing Gallery from where you can see the whole town below and identify its landmarks, specially at night. Special Trams go all the way to the top on a steep unique track. 7) Discovery Bay & other Beaches 8) Ocean Park 9) Huge Docks where hundreds of Big and Small Container/Cargo Ships are being loaded / unloaded throughout the day, especially in the night.

R.V.KHONA's VISIT TO U.S.A.

2008-01-07T18:57:00.000-08:00

R.V.Khona, of 'kutchi.com' & 'kutchicommunity.blogspot.com' , is on a Visit to U.S.A. from 4th December 2007 to 14th January 2008.

He is staying with his daughter, Mrinal and Son-in-law Dilip Dand in the San Francisco Bay Area.

He attended the 4th Birthday Celebrations of his Grand Daughter Miss Rhea Dand on 8.12.2008 held in her school Hacienda School and the following birthday party where Rhea and her friends built their own stuffed pets, dressed them up in cute clothes, and gave them names. Rhea cut her Birthday Cake and all her friends with their parents shared the Cake with Pizzas and Drinks.

Mr. Khona with the Dand family, visited Los Angeles - went around Disneyland and its beautiful suburbs Laguna Beach (Orange County) and San Diego where they visited Sea World, world's largest Zoo and its beautiful beaches. Mr.Khona got to touch baby sharks and fed the friendly dolphins.

Then they returned home to San Francisco, where they spent the day at Golden Gate bridge, the windy shore of Santa Cruz with scores of Sea Lions playing noisily on the pier. They watched the ships in the harbor at the beautiful Sausalito town in northern San Francisco.

They also prayed at the beautiful Jain 24 Tirthankar Temple of Milpitas erected by 1000 families of Jains living in San Francisco Area in the year 2000 where they meet regularly and hold religious festivals.

Khona Family Profile - Scottsdale, Arizona

2007-03-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

The Khona family matriach is Mrs. Kasthuri Somchand Khona. She has been living in the U.S. since 1983. She has 3 sons, Rajesh, Pradip and Kirti. Mr. Rajesh Khona and his lovely wife Mrs. Kumud Khona live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have three daughters and their names are Nina and Natasha, who are twins and Megha. They are involved in sports and community service. The girls are big fans of the Phoenix Suns (Basketball team). Mr. Rajesh Khona is an anesthesiologist and works in Yuma. He is the medical director of the operating room(surgical services) and also Vice Chairman of the Department of Anesiology, and Managing Partner of the group.

VIHAR TIME TABLE

2007-03-03T09:35:00.000-08:00

VIHAR TIME TABLE OF ACHALGACHHADIPATI PUJYASHRI GUNYODAYA SAGARSURISWARJI MAHARAJSAHEB
ACHARYA GURUDEO WITH HIS DISCIPLES IS PRESENTLY AT 72 JINALAYA AND WILL PRESIDE OVER THE ANJANSHALAKHA UTSAV TO BE HELD AT TALWANA, KUTCH IN FEBRUARY 2007.
BETWEEN 3 AND 5TH MARCH 2007, HE WILL PRSIDE OVER THE THE PRATHISTA MAHOTSAV AT BAROI & GOERSAMA. ON 6TH MARCH 2007, HE WILL BE AT BHADRESWAR AND ON 7TH HE WILL PRESIDE OVER THE BHOOMI PUJAN CELEBRATIONS OF ADIPUR AWAS YOJNA.
FROM 8TH TO 10TH MARCH, HE WILL PRESIDE OVER THE PRATHISTA & DIKSHA UTSAV AT BHARATNAGAR,GANDHDHAM.
HE WILL THEN PROCEED TO VAGAD, WILL BE AT AYODHYAPURAM ON 28.3.2007, AT SONGADH ON 30.3.2007 AND WILL ENTER PALITANA ON 1ST APRIL 2007.
ESURASA PARNA OF HIS 38TH VARSITAPA WILL HELD THERE ON 19TH APRIL 2007 AND THERE WILL BE A DIKSHA MAHOTSAV ON 21ST APRIL 2007.

News from Phoenix, Arizona

2007-03-02T16:05:00.001-08:00

SNATRA POOJA at Daulat Residence On November 19th 2006, the Daulat family generously hosted a Snatra pooja at their beautiful lake-side home in Glendale, AZ. This event was coordinated by Mr.Manish Mota and conducted by JainCenter of Greater Phoenix and all community members were invited to the pooja. After the pooja, everyone was invited to a delicious Jain lunch, catered exclusively for this event.
The Daulat family, also recently completed the construction of a stunningly beautiful ghar-derasar at their home. The exquisitely carved pillars and domes for the derasar were specially made and shipped from India. The project took well over a year; however the end result justifies the extensive time and painstaking effort that was involved in this project.

Mr.PRAFUL & Mrs.HIRA DAULAT's 50th Wedding Anniverary

The Daulat family includes the patriarch and matriarch of the family, Mr.Praful Daulat and Mrs. Hira Daulat, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 16th and 17th, 2007. The grand event at which the lovely couple renewed their vows for the second time, took place at the Daulat residence in Glendale, AZ. The glittering couple was joined by over 400 of their friends and family from all over the USA. The (re)wedding ceremony was conducted by Kiritbhai Gosalia. The multi-day celebrations included ras garba, belly dancers, stand-up comedy act, and various dance performances. The cuisine was superb with a three-tier wedding cake, classic undhiya-puri-ras dinner, and delicious meetha paans flown in especially from Chicago. The detailed planning was flawless and wedding favors in the form of crystal roses were given to each guest.

The other members of the Daulat family in Arizona are Mr.Kumar Daulat, Mrs. Manisha Daulat, their children – Riyasha and Rishabh, Younger brother - Mr.Rajesh Daulat, Mrs. Sonal Daulat, their children – Sohail and Rahail. Both brothers are successful doctors, while their beautiful wives manage their offices and also ensure a very happy household.
Mr. Manish Mota, is an outstanding KDO, who is extremely active in the Arizona Jain community and has recently been elected as the Vice President Jain Center of Greater Phoenix. Mr. Mota lives in Scottsdale with his charming wife, Bhavna and their lovely daughter, Urmi.

SILVER JUBILEE OF K.D.O. MUMBAI MAHAJAN’S SAMUHA LAGNA ACTIVITY

2007-01-03T09:29:00.000-08:00

TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY & 58TH SAMUHA LAGNA WAS CELEBRATED IN A GRAND MANNER ON SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2007 AT SHRI ANANTNATHJI COMPLEX,KANJUR MARG, MUMBAI. THE TWO SPONSERS WERE:SMT. DAMYANTIBEN CHAMPSI MANECKJI LODAYA OF SANDHAV / GHATKOPAR ( OF PARAB SHAKTI SANJIVNI) & WIFE OF INDUSTRIAL TYCOON SHRI. CHAMPSIBHAI (MG.DIRECTOR OF MITC ROLLING MILLS PVT.LTD.) AND SMT. SEEMABEN LABDHIKUMAR BHAWANJI MOMAYA OF MOTI SINDHODI/ GANDHIDHAM –KUTCH.(DETAILS IN NEWS COLUMNS)

THE SPONSERS WERE:
(1).SMT. DAMYANTIBEN CHAMPSI MANECKJI LODAYA OF SANDHAV/ GHATKOPAR ( OF PARAB SHAKTI SANJIVNI) & WIFE OF INDUSTRIAL TYCOON, SHRI CHAMPSIBHAI (MG.DIRECTOR OF MITC ROLLING MILLS PVT.LTD.) AND (2)SMT. SEEMABEN LABDHIKUMAR BHAWANJI MOMAYA OF MOTI SINDHODI/ GANDHIDHAM –KUTCH.
THE SPONSERS OF ALL THE SAMUHA LAGNAS (MASS MARRIAGES)HELD FROM 1982 ONWARDS AND THE PRESIDENTS OF KDO MUMBAI MAHAJAN FROM 1982 WHO HAD PRESIDED OVER THESE SAMUHA LAGNAS WERE HONOURED ON THIS OCCASION.
ALL THE COUPLES WHO WERE MARRIED IN THESE SAMUHA LAGNAS SINCE THE LAST TWENTYFIVE YEARS WERE INVITED TO THIS FUNCTION AND A SOUVENIR WAS ALSO BROUGHT OUT. ALL GNATIJANS (INCLUDING THOSE OF NANY NYAT) WERE ALSO INVITED TO THIS WEDDING WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY GNATI DINNER.
YATIVARYA SHRI MOTISAGARJI MAHARAJ WAS SPECIALLY INVITED TO BLESS THE THREE COUPLES WHO WERE MARRIED ON THAT DAY AND ALL THE GNATIJANS WHO ATTENDED THIS FUNCTION.
AN EXHIBITION OF PRODUCTS MADE BY OUR GNATIJANS WAS ALSO HELD.
KALPAVRIKSHA YOJNA OF K.D.O. DAKSHIN BHARAT EKKAM
THE CONDUCTORS OF THE ABOVE PROJECT –K.D.O. DAKSHIN BHARAT EKKAM - TOGETHER WITH THEIR PLANTATION MANAGERS M/S. BON PLANTATIONS HELD A MEETING AT SITE ON 14TH JANUARY 2007 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE FIFTY (OUT OF THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS ALL OVER INDIA) WHO HAD COME ALL THE WAY TO BE PRESENT THERE THAT THE MAJORITY OF MAGINUM TREES PLANTED BY THEM HAD FAILED TO GROW AND THEIR INVESTMENT OF MORE THAN RS. 1 CRORE WAS TOTALLY LOST. THEY WOULD NOW TRY TO SELL THE LAND WORTH ABOUT 35 LAKHS AND DISTRIBUTE THE SAME TO THE INVESTORS.