Bhima Bhattar

Bhima Bhattar
Born
K. Lakshminarayana Bhattar

(1904-07-27)27 July 1904
Udyavara, Udupi, Madras Presidency, British India
(present day Karnataka, India)
Died16 December 1985(1985-12-16) (aged 81)
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationBusiness
Years active1924 – 1985
SpouseVanaja
Children12

K. Lakshminarayana Bhattar (27 July 1904 – 16 December 1985), popularly known as Bhima Bhattar, was an Indian businessman and founder of Bhima Jewellers.[1] He pioneered the concept of ready made jewellery in Kerala with the establishment of Bhima Jewellers with his brothers at Mullakkal, Alleppey, the first of its kind in Kerala.[2] He was the co-founder of All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association.[3]

  1. ^ "Bhima Jewellers". Thehindu Business Line.
  2. ^ "Biography of jeweller released". The Hindu. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  3. ^ "All kerala gold and silver merchant's association". Economictimes.