In this issue

From Sagaai to Bidaai, the Marwari wedding is a celebration of colourful, fun-filled rituals, customs and traditions that make it a veritable feast for the senses, as you will find out from our cover story this issue. Marwaris tend to be extremely judicious in matters of finance. But weddings are a different matter altogether. When there is a wedding in the family, all ingrained virtues of frugality are forgotten, and what follow is unbridled festivity, a mindless splurge and the endless string of rituals that Marwari weddings are known for.
Coming back to enterprise, the field Marwaris are best known for, our story on Rajkumar and Rishabh Tongya of Diacolor will transport you to the glittering world of bling, where the father-son duo has earned both name and fame for their undying passion for creating exceptional jewellery that stand out for their exquisite style, craftsmanship and creativity.
There is growing trend among today’s Marwaris to settle down in the West. As more and more youngsters head westwards, the question that arises is whether this gradual exodus will lead to a dilution of core values that make Marwaris what they are. Read our Marwar Perspectives section to find out how eminent members of the community feel about this trend.
With all this and more, we bring you another interesting issue of MARWAR.

Unique, Brilliant And Beautiful

In the world of bling, the Tongyas are a hallowed name, whose single minded dedication to craft impossibly beautiful jewels has given them name and fame across the world. From a humble lapidary unit a century ago to a brand synonymous with undying passion for excellence, theirs has been a truly remarkable journey.

6 mins

Weaving A Success Story

For a brand that dates back to a time when tailored clothing was de rigueur for fashion conscious men, Donear has ridden the winds of change to emerge stronger and better prepared for the future. With the recent acquisition of Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd and OCM Woollen Mills, the brand looks poised to take on the men’s fashion firmament by storm under its dynamic managing director, Rajendra Agarwal. 

5 mins

Kolkata Kaleidoscope

Rather than make monetary gains, Alka Jalan has chosen to use her sprawling bungalow to promote art and culture. MARWAR talks to the spirited lady, now nearly 70, who has given Kolkata one of its largest upcoming performing art and multidisciplinary cultural venues that is better known as Alka Jalan Foundation.

4 mins

The Intrepid Innovator

There are few inheritors who decide to forsake family legacy and create independent wealth through innovation and enterprise. Such is the case with Vinay Kalantri, the founder and managing director of The Mobile Wallet Private Limited. 

4 mins

When Tradition Marries Opulence

The extravagance, élan, and elaborate detailing of a Marwari wedding is like none other. It’s like transporting yourself to a fairy-tale land, or reading from the pages of royal history. Traditional rituals and customs are at the heart of a Marwari wedding, which surrounded by unbridled fun and festivity make for a grand spectacle indeed.

7 mins

A Glittering Legacy

The House of MBj successfully completes 120 years in the business of jewellery making. To mark this glittering success, we interacted with Mayank Soni, the managing director and one of the four brothers who run the century-old family business.

5 mins

Fashion Forward

Lakmé Fashion Week A/W 2017 saw some great collections from Marwari designers, who beautifully combined tradition with impeccable style. MARWAR spoke to three of them about the growing popularity of fashion wear among Marwaris and also about wedding wear trends this season.

4 mins

It's All In The Game

The world of gaming and virtual reality have taken the world of entertainment by storm, going by the ever-increasing number of family entertainment centres and multidimensional theatres in every city. Among those to cash in on the bonanza is Ankur Maheshwary, who heads one of the fastest growing retailing companies in the sector.

4 mins

Nirav Modi Launches Second Boutique In NCR

Nirav Modi Launches Second Boutique In NCR

1 min

Of Timeless Creations

Of Timeless Creations

1 min

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MARWAR India Magazine Description:

Marwar is a community-based magazine with an emphasis on profiling the best and the brightest in the Marwari community. The magazine reaches the elite in India and abroad who want to read and discover the wonders of all things connected with the community. Thus, the subjects featured have to have the flavour of Marwar and Rajasthan—its culture, lifestyle and traditions. We highlight arts, crafts, music, dance and theatre as well as fashion and food that are connected to the region apart from immensely successful businessmen and businesswomen. In the past, luminaries like Laxmi Mittal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Indu Jain, Sanjiv Goenka and Rajashree Birla, to name a few, have graced our cover.