EDITORIAL
Main Website launched 24th February 2005 (Vikram Savant 2061, Auspicious Day of Maha Maghi Purnima)
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New Youth Site Youth Site launched on 24th February 2007 (Fagan Sud Atham Durgastmi, 2063)
Newsletter No 204
Parajiya Prakash Dec / Jan bumper Souvenir Issue
Dec / Jan bumper edition of Prajiya Prakash published by Jamnagar Samaj is now uploaded on the website in e-magazine digital format. This issue contains 16 pages of colour pictures and a comprehensive report of the Triveni Samaroh mega event at
Prayer Meeting at Dwarka - Shree Manoharbhai Bhanjibhai Oghadbhai Dhakan, Mumbai
Hon. Secretary of Mumbai Soni Wadi Mumbai, Manoharbhai passed away in Dwarka at the World Gathering.
As a mark of respect, the remaining program and special session of the Federation was cancelled and a prayer meeting was held the same evening. This was the first time that our community members from so many countries had ever gathered together to pay homage to a departed soul. Photos of the prayer meeting are posted on the memorial section.
Obituary - Soni Shree Mohanlal Nathoobhai Ghaghada (
Mohanbhai was a pioneering founder member of what we now call the Parajiya Pattni Association (PPA). He took over the role of President and retained the post until 1979. Mohanbhai passed away on 22nd January 2003, aged 85 peacefully at his home in
Mohanbhai’s obituary was first published in the Sept 2003 Newsletter when I was the editor for the Parajiya Pattni Association (
Pranlal C Arjan (Dhanak)
Editor / Webmaster / Administrator
PATTNI CONNECTION MAKING HISTORY
Time to Rejoice - Time to Celebrate
500.000 web hits
Thanks to you, the PPPs - Proud Parajiya Pattni Sonis Worldwide
We celebrate on the eve of reaching an historic milestone in our community.
Our website is on the verge of passing the milestone half Million web hits is heading for the Million!!
A website dedicated to a very small Pattni Soni community in comparison with other communities, achieving such a success is quite remarkable. This success is thanks to you all - our proud Parajiya Pattnis worldwide. Our special thanks to all those Samaj committees, Parajiya Soni Publications who supported who supported and gave publicity to the website . These Samaj committees are the backbone of our website. Thanks to the power of collaborative action, the worldwide movement to unite under one website and with your unflinching support, Parajiya Pattni Soni Gnati will remain a vibrant community.
Jai Ho Proud Parajiya Pattni Soni Samaj - Jai Ho Pattni Connection.
Newsletter No 202
Souvenir Edition
Sunil wed Tanvi on 27th Nov. 2011 in
Sunil son of Smt. Mayaben and Shri Rameshbhai Keshavaji Vaya of
Sunil is bhanej (sister's son) of Shri Kantibhai Ghaghada, President of Jamnagar Samaj.
Indrajit wed Khusbu on 27th November 2011 in Jam
With the blessing of Mataji and elders, Indrajit (A.C.C.A.), beloved son of Smt Maltiben and Shree Hareshbhai Maganlal Jethalal Dhanak (Gingniwara) now residing in Rajkot wed Khusbu (B.C.A.), beloved daughter of Smt Prafullaben and Shree Bharatbhai Vrajlal Vastarambhai Dhorda (Bagsarawara) now residing in Ahmedabad on Sunday 27th November 2011 in Jam Jodhpur
Full details and photos are uploaded on the website.
Sunil wed Tanvi on 27th Nov. 2011 in Rajkot
Indrajit wed Khusbu on 27th November 2011 in Jam Jodhpur
SPECIAL FEATURE
The philanthropic family of
Late Shree Odhavjibhai Jethabhai Vaya (originally of Nanduri)
Late Shree Maganlal Odhavaji Vaya – Jamangar was a man of principal who led his simple life with Nishtha in Daan, Dharma & Niti. He spent his life in a small village Nanduri near Lalpur in Jamnagar District as a Goldsmith.
His children have followed his footsteps and have generously donated is their father’s memory: - Boys Higher Secondary School, Education Fund in Borivali, Mumbai, building a Community A/c Hall in Jamnagar, Shree Dwaka Parajiya Soni Vadi Nibhav Fund, Building Funds & Supporting various projects. Full list of their philanthropy and the family’s profile is posted on the website.
Late Shree Odhavjibhai Jethabhai Vaya (originally of Nanduri)
OPENING CEREMONY OF THE LATE MAGANLAL ODHAVJI VAYA HALL
Hundreds of guests from across the world attended the opening ceremony of the new air conditioned Community Hall at
Full report, with more than 100 photos of this memorable event is uploaded on the website.
OPENING CEREMONY OF LATE MAGANLAL ODHAVJI VAYA HALL
MEMORIAL
Lt Shree Gordhandas Odhavji Vaya (
Memorial of the Vaya family is updated to include his parents Late Shree Odhavjibhai Jethabhai Vaya - Late Jashodaben Odhajibhai Vaya (Parents) and brother Late Shree Gordhandas Odhavjibhai Vaya.
Our forthcoming features
- A report with hundreds of photos of The Historic World Gathering of Parajiya Pattni Sonis
- Dwarka Wadi Opening Ceremony
- Photos of memorable Dwarkadhish Mandir Dhawja (flag hosting) ceremony
- January Souvenir Issues of Parajiya Samachar, Parajiya Soni Sandesh and Parajiya Prakash
- Shree Prabhudas Damjibhai Pattni (trustee) and Shree Pranbhai Chhaganbhai Arjan (Webmaster, Pattni Connection) Honoured by the Rajkot Samaj
- Memorial of Late Shree Mohanbhai Nathoobhai Ghaghada (
Pranbhai Dhanak
Editor / Webmaster / Administrator
A BIG THANK YOU
The Mega Events from 16th to 19th Dec 2011 was completed with great success.
I take this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU:-
A big thank you to Kantibhai Ghaghada, Jamnagar Samaj and Narendrabhai Dhakan, Dwarka Wadi
for their warm welcome extended to receive us at the
A big thank you to Parajiya Soni Kelavnai Mandal, Jamnagar
for their tireless effort in organizing the 22nd Samuh Lagna and the opening of a new air conditioned Community Hall.
A big thank you to Jam Khambhalia Soni Samaj
for their warm welcome and dinner to all guests during our short stopover at the
A big thank you to Parajiya Soni Wadi, Dwarka
for all their hard work and time organising the Wadi Opening Ceremony and all the activities and entertainments for a wonderful two day event. Thank you to The Tiger Team of Mumbai for their Cultural Program at the Sanatan Mandal. It was really superb.
A big thank you to the Federation and the Event organising committee
for organising the first ever historic World Conference that was attended in big numbers from many countries
A big thank you to Amratlal Laxmanbhai Vaya (Jam Khambhalaia) and Vijaybhai Prabhudas Ghaghda (
for the two day Dhwaja Arohan (flag hosting ceremonies) on the Dwarkadhish Mandir and sponsoring dinner / prashad.
A big thank you to the Pattni Brotherhood, Nairobi
for their leading and active role helping organise this historic event. Thank You also goes to Suryakant Challa who did a superb job as the Master of ceremonies.
A big thank you to Rajkot Mahamandal
for honouring with garlands and presenting a memento to Prabhudasbhai Damjibhai Pattni (
Reports on the Mega Events
Reports by Prabhusdasbhai Damji Pattni, Sunilbhai Dhanak, (Editor, Parajiya Samachar), Kantibhai Ghaghada (President, Jamnagar Samaj) and Hirenbhai Vaya (Treasurer, Pattni Brotherhood) who were all taking notes at the event will be published soon on the website. Members who attended the events wishing to contribute are welcome to send their articles.
Finally A big thank you to All - Well done to everyone involved in organising the event. This was our first but it certainly won’t be the last!!
Visit Pattni Connection website regularly. Hundreds of pictures and video of this historic event and all other community news will be uploaded on the website as soon as possible.
I wish you all PPPs – Proud Parajiya Pattni Sonis, a very Happy and a prosperous New Year
Pranlal C. Dhanak
Editor / Webmaster / Administrator
PATTNI CONNECTION
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Newsletter No 201
Souvenir World Gathering Edition
It’s now time to pack your bags and head over to the airport to the sunny
Our website is updated:
Triveni Mahotsav Patrika, invitation in Gujarati and it’s translation in English - Invitation to the community is now uploaded on the website.
Detailed timeline - Timeline for the 4 day-event, hour by hour is uploaded.
Summary of the Events:
- Cultural programme in
- 22nd Samuh Lagan & Opening of the Late Maganlal Odhavji Vaya Community Hall. List of Guests and VIPs.
- Welcome ceremony to all guests at Jam Khambhalia
- 2 days of World Conference in Dwarka. List of VIPs for each session.
- Cultural Programme by the Mumbai Yuva Group.
- Dwarka Wadi Opening ceremony. List of VIPs and dignitaries.
- Dhawja Aarohan (flag hosting) processions and ceremony to the spiritual Dwarkadhish Mandir
- Watch a beautiful video of Dwarkadhish Mandir, embedded on the website and get the real spiritual feel of the atmosphere.
Hundreds of Parajiya Pattni members are on the move.
22 Samajs from
Guests from
For Hotel Reservation / Transport / Information, please contact following members at Jamnagar
HIRENBHAI VAYA: +919825574095 or KANTIBHAI GHAGAHDA: +919428725289
ONLY FEW DAYS TO GO - OUR DREAM COMING TRUE
First Ever World Gathering of Parajiya Pattni Sonis in Jamnagar & Dwarka
Pranbhai Dhanak
Editor / Webmaster / Administrator
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Newsletter No 200
200th Newsletter
Pattni Connection website reaches yet another milestone with this 200th Newsletter. With numerous circulars, announcements and now the 200th Newsletter, Pattni Connection website has surely gained foothold and is winning over the hearts and minds of the Parajiya Pattni community worldwide.
Logos for Pattni Connection
I would like give a very warm welcome to Manoj K Satikuwar from Sharjah, UAE who has become our new member of Logo designer team. His first logo is now uploaded on the Main Page of the website. Are you a graphic designer? Then use your talent to serve our community. Create nice logos and join the team.
Pattni Samaj Publications on line
- Mumbai Samaj Parajiya Sandesh
November 2011 issues of all three publications are uploaded with the new software in the flip pages online e-magazine.
They all have the current Samaj news including the special features on the World Conference at Dwarka, articles, columns and blogs for you to read online.
Pattni Brotherhood,
- Mahila Mandal Meeting - photo of their first meeting.
- Rangoli Competition - organised by Mahila Mandal,
Engagement Announcements
- Khilna got engaged to Jay &
- Nikhila got engaged to Devan in
This is yet another double engagement announcement of brother and sister on the same day. Best wishes on their engagements. May Mataji showers you both with loads of love and bless you with a lifetime of happiness together.
We take a trip to memory lane with this beautiful nostalgic song dedicated to the newly engaged couples. Enjoy.
Correction
In week’s newsletter, an article on Kusumben Satikuwar - Pursuing the spiritual path, the name of the kind yajman (patron) who helped her to renovate the ashram was mentioned as Babulal Sagar. In fact his name is Babulal Keshavlal Dhakan of Kunal Gold Dubai. The name is now corrected on the website.
Dhanak Murders in
Leelaben Dhanak, originally from Porbunder, who survived 2007 attack testifies. The district attorney's office is seeking the death penalty against the accused.
Pranbhai Dhanak