Bhima Bhattar

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Bhima Bhattar
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Born
K. Lakshminarayana Bhattar

(1904-07-27)27 July 1904
Udyavara, Udupi, Madras Presidency, British India
(present day Karnataka, India)
Died16 December 1985(1985-12-16) (aged 81)
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationBusiness
Years active1924 – 1985
Spouse(s)Vanaja
Children12

K. Lakshminarayana Bhattar (27 July 1904 – 16 December 1985), popularly known as Bhima Bhattar, was an Indian businessman and founder of Bhima Jewellers.[1] He pioneered the concept of ready made jewellery in Kerala with the establishment of Bhima Jewellers with his brothers at Mullakkal, Alleppey, the first of its kind in Kerala.[2] He was the co-founder of All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association.[3]

Early life[]

He was born in a Shivalli Madhwa Brahmin family in Udyavara, near Udupi in 1904.[4] Later he moved to Alleppey to live with his brother-in-law, and used to help out at his restaurant, Girija Nivas, after school hours. He started a small business of selling perfumes and cosmetics at Girija Nivas while working there.

Career[]

Bhatter realized that Alleppey had a market for silver jewellery, cutlery, and puja articles. He created a silver tumbler that proved popular. The business grew, and 22 carat gold jewellery sold well. He was the first ready-made gold ornament jeweller in Kerala.[citation needed] He was one of the first diamond merchants in the Kerala state and also introduced Navaratna jewellery.[citation needed]

Death[]

The demise of his wife Vanaja on 22 June 1984 came as a shock to Bhima Bhattar. He believed that she was the source of his tremendous success and good fortune. He died on 16 December 1985, aged 81. Bhima Bhattar memorial Programs[5] and Bhima Bala Sahitya Award were conducted early by the Bhima Group in the memory of K. Bhima Bhattar.

References[]

  1. ^ "Bhima Jewellers". Thehindu Business Line.
  2. ^ "Biography of jeweller released". The Hindu. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  3. ^ "All kerala gold and silver merchant's association". Economictimes.
  4. ^ Harish Damodaran (25 November 2018). INDIA'S NEW CAPITALISTS: Caste, Business, and Industry in a Modern Nation. Hachette UK. ISBN 978-9351952800. Bhima Jewellers, named after its founder Bhima Bhattar, is another example of a migrant Brahmin business family of Kerala. They are Alappuzha (Alleppey)-settled Madhwa or Shivalli Brahmins, with roots in Udupi, Karnataka.
  5. ^ "Bhima Bhattar memorial Programs". The Hindu.

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