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underground shelters were dug and at night there were mock air raid alarms.
In 1942 A.D. both Visa Oshwal Yuvak Mandal and Jain Youth League were dissolved and a new united organization was formed called Oshwal Youth League. In 1944 a monthly publication Jyotsna was started by Nairobi Youth League, it lasted for two years. The publication was restarted in 1949 A.D., and ran then for 15 years.
Nairobi Mahajanwadi: As the population increased and people started living in more developed residential areas like Ngara and Parklands, the community had the opportunity to buy four to five acres of land on Limuru Road near the City Park and schools. However, some people objected to having Community facilities far from residential areas in River Road and Bazaar Street, Therefore several prominent leaders went ahead and purchased the land in 1939 A.D. with their own money. After considerable dialogue the community purchased a three-acre piece of land from these individuals in 1940 A.D. Construction on this property had to be delayed until sufficient funds were available.
In 1946 A.D. the revered monk Yati Shri Hemchandraji came to Nairobi. His religious sermons were very impressive. Everyone respected and honored him. Due to his inspiration a decision was made to build a hall and start a nursery school on the Limuru Road property. A committee to collect funds was established. People donated money without any hesitation. A total of 557,815 shillings was collected. To meet the needs of the community it was decided to build general-purpose halls, offices and guest rooms. The foundation stone was laid. The construction of the hall was completed in good time. The opening ceremony was performed in 1949 A.D. In 1953 A.D. construction of a dining hall with a kitchen to meet the needs of community had been started at the
