Dalmia Bhawan

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.