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Bhimakali temple, built in Kath-Kuni style of architecture.. Kath-Kuni is an indigenous construction technique prevalent in the isolated hills of northern India, especially in the region of Himachal Pradesh Kath is derived from the Sanskrit word kāshth meaning wood and kuni from the word kona meaning corner.
It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India. 1 The interiors at Viceregal Lodge (IIAS), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its ...
In 1971, when Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state, Peterhoff was the Raj Bhavan (the governor's residence). [3] The building was destroyed in a fire on the night of 12 January 1981. [3] Subsequently, the Raj Bhavan was shifted to the Barnes' Court building. The Peterhof was rebuilt to a new design as a luxury hotel in 1991. It has 34 ...
Rashtrapati Niwas, previously known as The Retreat Building is the official summer retreat of the President of India near Chharabra, Shimla, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. [1] [2] The President stays at the building for at least two weeks during summer and conducts official business. [3]
Oakover is a two-storey building with a sloping roof and wooden balconies. It is built in the colonial style of architecture, with a blend of European and Indian elements. The building is surrounded by a lush garden and a stone wall. The entrance gate of Oakover has a sign that reads “Oakover, Residence of the Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh ...
This is a category page for buildings in the present-day Indian state of Himachal Pradesh which were built during the British colonial rule in this region. Pages in category "British-era buildings in Himachal Pradesh"
Bhimakali temple in Himachal Pradesh, built in Kath-Kuni style of architecture. Bamboo thatch houseboat in Kerala. Indian vernacular architecture the informal, functional architecture of structures, often in rural areas of India, built of local materials and designed to meet the needs of the local people. The builders of these structures are ...
Dharamshala (Devanagari: धर्मशाला; ITRANS: Dharmashala; IAST: Dharmaśālā) is a Hindi word derived from Sanskrit that is a compound of the words dharma (धर्म) and shālā (शाला), literally 'House or place of Dharma'. In common usage, the word refers to a shelter or rest house for spiritual pilgrims. [9]