Shishukunj

Namaste! Welcome to our Shishukunj International Setu. Read the  February 2017 edition of Shishukunj e-newsletter here.

Let us take this opportunity to remember our pioneers Indubhai, Devchandbhai and Vallabhbhai on this day and all our brothers and sisters who have served and been a part of Shishukunj. Find out more about the life and contributions of Indubhai, Devchandbhai and Vallabhbhai to Shishukunj and the larger society.

A young boy of 19 years had just shifted to Karachi (part of India before partition) from his hometown Limbdi (Saurashtra, India) with his uncle in 1939. He was inspired by Shri Harjivanbhai Somaiya (teacher in Sharda Mandir, Karachi), who used to tell interesting stories to children every Sunday. Enthused with this, on 23rd June, … Read More… 23rd June, 2016 – completion of 75 years of Shishukunj.

Vallabhbhai Patel (hereafter referred to as Vallabh Bhai. as he was affectionately called) was born on 27th June, 1935 to Somabhai and Sonaben. His place of birth was Veraval a small village on the outskirts of Navsari (Surat, India). At a very early age, Vallabh Bhai was left in the care of his grandmother, who … Read More… Shri Vallabhbhai Somabhai Patel 27.6.1935 – 02.2.1975

Devchandbhai was a man who was full of life and vigour. He had become the greatest asset to his family circle, and very precious to Kalaniketan Shishukunj This beloved man was born on 6th August, 1942 to Mr. Shamjibhai Virji Shah and Mrs. Paniben Shamji Shah. He was born in Nairobi and his childhood was … Read More… Shri Devchandbhai Shamjibhai Shah 06-08-1942 to 02-02-1975

As a parent there is always a desire, a wish that your child becomes a doctor, a pilot, a lawyer, a scientist, in short an outstanding successful person as a grown up adult. The aspirations about child’s future are a natural thinking for any parent. To become a successful professional, good education is often a … Read More… Let your Child Blossom