Career
He pioneered the concept of ready made jewellery in Kerala with the establishment of Bhima Jewellers at Mullakkal, Alleppey, the first of its kind in Kerala. Early He was born in Udyavara, near Udupi in 1904. He started a small business of selling perfumes and cosmetics at Girija Nivas while working there.
Bhatter realized that Alleppey had a market for silver jewellery, cutlery, and puja articles
He created a silver tumbler that proved popular. The business grew, and 22 carat gold jewellery sold well.
He was the first ready-made gold ornament jeweller in Kerala. He was one of the first diamond merchants in the Kerala state and also introduced Navaratna jewellery.
He believed that she was the source of his tremendous success and good fortune.
He died on December 16, 1985, aged 81. Bhima Bhattar memorial Programs and Bhima Bala Sahitya Award were conducted early by the Bhima group in the memory of K.Bhima Bhattar.