Book Title: Rise and Glory History of Halari Visa Oshwals
Author(s): Rati Dodhia
Publisher: Rati Dodhia

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________________ Appendix 2. History of Halari Visa Oshwals in World 243 some of who included Dharamshi Bharmal, Keshavlal Fulchand, Meghji Hansraj, Panachand Jivraj Dedhia and Meghji Karman Malde. 1971 A.D.: Pujya Shri Gurudev Chitrabhanu: A learned ascetic of Jainism came to Nairobi on July 4, 1971. He inspired the Nairobi community to build a domed Jain Temple. Thanks were due to Keshavlal Lalji Dodhia for accommodating Gurudev in his home during the entire stay of Gurudev in Nairobi. 1974 A.D.: Celebration of the Auspicious Event of Liberation of Lord Mahavir: The celebration was conducted on a grand scale. Learned speakers, artists and musicians were invited from India who did a magnificent job in making the celebration a memorable event. 1974 A.D.: Prayer Hall Nairobi: While the plans for the domed temple were going on a decision was made to build a prayer hall (Upashray). Kantilal Narshi Shah President of the Board, past president of the Nairobi community and a selfless and tireless community leader, laid the foundation stone for the prayer hall on April 28. 1974 A.D.: Swimming Pool Nairobi: A decision was made to build a swimming pool on Wambugu Road community property. The community Vice-President Meghji Fulchand Shah laid the foundation stone. 1975 A.D.: Prayer Hall Nairobi: The opening ceremony was performed by Meghji Hansraj Shah, past treasurer of the Board and chairman of the Community Temple committee on July 27. 1975 A.D.: Swimming Pool Nairobi: The opening ceremony was performed by Premchand Punamchand Shah, President of the Oshwal Community and Vice President of the Board on July 27.

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