Shree Khemka Hanuman Mandir
The Hanuman Temple was built by the Khemka in about 1885. It is an interesting building with good frescos.
Address |
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Hanuman Bax Manjee Khemka Temple, Ward N.8 |
Information |
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It is a double storeyed
building with Bengal type chattris,
arches, arcade and paintings on
the wall
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Period |
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19th |
Statement of Significance |
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Architectural |
Number of Blocks |
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01 |
Number of Storys |
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02 |
Orientation |
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The temple is oriented East-West and faces the East. |
Plan |
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Rectangular with an open courtyard. |
Exteriors |
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Arches, arcades, wall paintings, Bengal type chattri, engraving
on the wall, wall paintings, tiled floor, are noticed.
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Movable Collections |
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Some images and utensils. |
Construction Technology |
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Structural System |
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Brick masonry, Indo-Islamic and regional architectural
elements are seen.
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Building Techniques |
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Corbelling |
Material of Construction |
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Brick, cement, mortar, wood, paints etc |