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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (MD)
Mangalore, Sep 29: The new showroom of Bhima Jewellers will be inaugurated on Wednesday October 1 at 11 am near SCS Hospital, Bendore, Mangalore. Bhima is coming home to Mangalore with its 89 years of heritage and a promise of purity.
A press meet was organized by the Bhima team on Monday September 29 at Motimahal Hotel to announce the opening of their showroom.
B Krishnan, managing partner of Bhima Jewellers, addressing the media, said that this is their 9th showroom in Karnataka. “Bhima has enjoyed great patronage amongst the people of Bangalore who are drawn by our purity and exquisite craftsmanship and it is time for us to show our craftsmanship to the people of Mangalore,” he added.
Rashmi, CEO of Bhima, in her speech, said, “People of Dakshina Kannada are very loving and caring. It is a splendid homecoming feeling that we have got from everyone. And we would also like each of our customers to feel at home, get personalized attention, and take back a happy Bhima experience.” She also briefed about the making of the jewellery.
Vishnu Sharan K Bhatt, partner, Bhima Jewellers, said, “The showroom also has separate sections for the gen-next collection that is youthful, a kid’s collection that comprises of anklets and earrings, and a men’s collection comprising of watches, bracelets, and chains.”
The new showroom will be inaugurated by N Vinaya Hegde, chairman, NITTE Group of Institutions. The first sale of gold will be made to Dr Ashajyothi Rai of Aasare Charitable Trust (R) and the first sale of diamond will be made to Vaishnavi V Kamath, partner, Mangala Cashew Industries.
Background:
Bhima Bhattar was born in 1904 in Udupi and in 1925 he founded Bhima Jewellery in Alleppey, Kerala. Today, 89 years later, Bhima has grown to be one of the most respected jewellers of South India and have successfully shaped themselves into a brand that stands for purity and trust.
B Krishnan, son of Bhima Bhattar expanded Bhima to the garden city Bangalore in 1999 at Dickenson Road. In time, the brand soon opened five more showrooms across the city with the latest one being at Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield.
Chief manager Srinivasan and production manager Ramesh were also present on the occasion.