The history of Halari Oshwals is approximately 500 to 600 years old. The colorful and inspiring history of the migration of Halaris was not only due to adverse financial conditions but also social and religious reasons. Our ancestors, who came from Rajasthan, embraced the path of non-violence and renunciation. While following this path they had to face many obstacles. In the early and medieval age India was not one united country, but was divided into many small kingdoms. There were feuds between the kingdoms, invasions by foreign rulers and frequent drought. Because of political and economic insecurity, Oshwals began to look for new opportunities elsewhere and fled Punjab and Sindh around tenth and eleventh centuries A.D.

The need to be in touch to nurture the identity and roots Halari Visa Oshwals is a very small community originally settled since last 560 + years in the Halar…

(note: this is part 1/2 of a series by Rati Dodhia.  See here for Part 2 “Origin of Oshwal Community”) Like many people of our community I knew practically nothing about our…

Via CBS Minnesota   MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Over the last few months, WCCO has shared plenty of stories about kids whose lives have been changed because of Washburn Center for…

R.L.Shah is a shining example of a Halari Visa Oshwal who has imbibed the Jain Values and always remained in service of the humanity either to an individual or to a…

As you may know Oshwal Youth League Nairobi is hosting the Oshwal Games from 23rd – 25th December this year. Please find attached a poster that we would request you…

The Oshwal group of TX/OK met on May 20 at Rossell Creek Park in Plano, Tx for a wonderful picnic. It was perfect weather. There were about 50 to 55…