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INTRODUCTION
The traditional dwellings situated there, are typical for that region.
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The houses varied from small single storied mud structures to three
or even more, in similar pattern.
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ELEVATION
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VILLAGE GATHERINGS
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
The 1st floor of the shelters is used for storing the fodder for the
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STORAGE
The whole built form has more combined space for storages than
any other purposes.
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SLEEPING
Adjacent side storage is used for storing the bedding whenever not
in use.
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CLIMATE
Front courtyard faces the north, preventing direct solar rays on the
most used part.
The rear verandah can be used much more in winter due to suns
southern inclination.
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Others
Overhanging roof to the north and south to provide protection from
sun and rain and glare from the bright overcast sky
Planting and layout provide protection from hot dry and cold winds
Setting
The haveli is a structure with the entrance facing the north.
Building Materials
Building materials are completely local:
Framework is done by teakwood found in the jungles nearby.
The walls are coloured with lime mixed with indigo, to give a light
blue colour.
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1. Timber framework
3. Mud walls
The pooja room is the most innermost room linked to the central
room.
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TOWERING STRUCTURE
As one approaches the village the 2nd floor of the haveli is seen
towering on top of other single and double storeyed structures.
Though built as an outpost for watching the estate the 2nd floor
works rather as an identitifcation mark.
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COURTYARD SIZE
Courtyard of the haveli is much larger than any other in the village
measuring almost 17m x15m, making it an ideal spot for social
functions.
GRAND ENTRANCE
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Though entries to all residences in the village are big, the main gate
to a haveli is the largest measuring about 3m x 3m and outer walls
being 5m tall.
The haveli has a comlete timber framework, about which the walls
are formed. Teakwood is the only wood used in the haveli.
Poorer people are seen to have houses built only with mud.
ORNAMENTATIONS
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