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Bhima Bhattar
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Bhima Bhattar

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Businessperson
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Place of birth
Udupi, Udupi district, Mysore division, India
Place of death
Alappuzha, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India
Age
81 years
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Biography

K. Bhima Bhattar (27 July 1904 – 16 December 1985) was a businessman and founder of Bhima Jewellers.He pioneered the concept of ready made jewellery in Kerala with the establishment of Bhima Jewellers at Mullakkal, Alleppey, the first of its kind in Kerala. He was the co-founder of All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association.

Early life

He was born in Udyavara, near Udupi in 1904. 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. He was one of the first diamond merchants in the Kerala state and also introduced Navaratna jewellery.

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 Programsand Bhima Bala Sahitya Award were conducted early by the Bhima group in the memory of K.Bhima Bhattar.

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