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| Dalmia Bhawan | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Website | |
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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.
History
The house was built in the early 20th century by Raja Kishorilal Goswami of Serampore in Bengal (now West Bengal). In 1960, the property was acquired by the Laxmi Niwas Dalmia.
Architecture
The 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 has a Dutch influence showcasing, a clear link to the Danish East India Company.
Guests
Guests who have stayed in Dalmia Bhawan in Varanasi include Annie Besant, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Rabindranath Tagore. Author and poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan mentions Dalmia Bhavan in his autobiography.
References
- ^ 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.
- Chatterjee, Luna (March 22, 2024). "The Dalmia Mansion: A treasure in Banaras". .
- ""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.
- Tamta, Prashant (November 5, 2024). "Luxury in the City of Light: SABO Boutique Hotel Brings Elegance to Varanasi's Sacred Ghats". DNA India.
- 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". .
External links
- Official website: SABO
25°18′11″N 82°59′50″E / 25.30295°N 82.99710°E / 25.30295; 82.99710
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