FrameWiki - Haveli Mansion, Shri Swaminarayan Temple,Gujarat, India

FrameWiki now has a questions & requests option which is open to non-registered users. Responses can be made by registered users.

Registration is on so have a read of the FAQ's and give it a spin.

Total Members : 96
Latest Member : WDOAM

Haveli Mansion, Shri Swaminarayan Temple,Gujarat, India

Hits (772) | Comments (0)

Written by Adam Heath

27 August 2010

Details

Building name	Haveli Mansion
Submitted by	Adam Heath
Building type	Temple complex
Construction date	1871
Timbers used	Burmese teak

Overhanging balconies supported by carved teak brackets that spring from shaped columns.

Images


Fantastically carved brackets

Info & location

Description & details	Haveli Mansion in temple complex . Although on a grand scale a good example of the traditional type of wooden building found in Gujarat. Built in this style for both religious and domestic use, some surviving examples date from the 17th century.
Country	India
County	Gujarat
Locality	Ahmedabad
Web Link	http://www.oakframing.co.uk

Discussion

Comments

There are no comments for this item

Be the first to leave a comment