Dalmia Bhawan, a mansion situated in Varanasi, was built between 1835 and 1845 by the Goswami family of Serampore a former Danish colony in West Bengal.[1]
Dalmia Bhawan | |
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डालमिया भवन | |
![]() Dalmia House, Varanasi | |
Former names | Dalmia House, Dalmia Bhavan |
General information | |
Architectural style | Indo-Saracenic architecture |
Town or city | Varanasi |
Country | India |
Year(s) built | 1863 |
Owner | Kunal Dalmia |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Raja Kishorilal Goswami |
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History
editThe house[2] was built[3] in the early 20th century by Raja Kishorilal Goswami of Serampore in Bengal (now West Bengal). In 1960, the property[4] was acquired by the Laxmi Niwas Dalmia.[5][6]
Architecture
editThe architecture style is a blend of Indo-Saracenic and Neoclassical elements. The building with its symmetrical look and rooms opening to wide verandas is reminiscent of the ‘garden houses’, a popular concept in the 19th and early 20th century. In India, structures tied to the Danish East India Company are exceedingly rare. Dalmia Bhawan[7] has a Dutch influence showcasing, a clear link to the Danish East India Company.[8]
Guests
editGuests[9] who have stayed in Dalmia Bhawan in Varanasi[10] include Annie Besant, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Rabindranath Tagore.[1] Author and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan mentions Dalmia Bhavan in his autobiography.
References
edit- ^ a b Datta, Rangan (7 November 2023). "Dalmia House in Varanasi: Where heritage meets hospitality". The Telegraph. My Kolkata. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "বেনারসের অন্য ঐতিহ্য". Sananda. 26 December 2023.
- ^ Santosh, Anita (July 2, 2024). "From Goswami Bari to Dalmia Bhawan: Historic transformation into luxury heritage hospitality". Financial Express.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Chatterjee, Luna (March 22, 2024). "The Dalmia Mansion: A treasure in Banaras". [The Fiji Times].
- ^ ""In Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India"". Daily Excelsior. 8 October 2023. p. 1.
- ^ ""Dalmia Bhawan, Varanasi, to transform into the SABO Boutique Hotel"". Economic Times. 28 October 2023. pp. 2–3.
- ^ Gopal Rao, Bindu (12 November 2023). ""72 hours in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh"". Moneycontrol.
- ^ ""Varanasi: The story of Dalmia Bhavan in the City of Surprises"". Shillong Times. 24 September 2023. pp. 2–3.
- ^ Mishra, Anurag, ed. (29 October 2023). ""डालमिया हाऊस का बदलेगा कलेवर, दिखेगा नए रूप में"". Jagran.
- ^ Jain, Alka (April 14, 2024). "From ancient structures to luxury retreats: Varanasi sees boom in spiritual tourism". [Mint].
External links
edit- Official website: SABO
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