These are three photos of Sherwali Kothi (Sher = Lion, Kothi = Mansion) in Thatteri Bazaar. This area is to the north of Chauk. The mansions in this area belong to business families and are used both for residential and business purposes. In Sherwali Kothi, two roaring winged lions guard the gate to the haveli. There is some elaborate wood carving, although the mess of electrical wiring hides some of it. There is a saree shop on the first floor here called Rastogi. Many of the families who lived in this area have moved to the newer parts of the city, and they use this old part for business, but also they have showrooms in modern areas.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:35:15 +0000