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= Heritage Haveli's of Ahmedabad =

INTRODUCTION OF HAVELI'S
Haveli is mainly a traditional house or mansion which has its own historic and architectural importance. The word haveli is

derived from hawali which means partition or private space. Mainly the havelis have a courtyard according to the vastu Shastra. It says that all parts of the house should be connected to one space, that is, the centre of the house which was then converted into a courtyard. All the traditional homes move around this courtyard, where all family activities take place. The tulsi plant is placed in the courtyard and worshipped to bring prosperity in the house. The courtyard helps to separate areas for men and women to provide all of them with privacy. The materials to build the haveli consists of bricks, marble, wood, plaster and so on. According to different cultures and traditions the havelis are decorated.

FRENCH HAVELI
The French haveli is an old, Gujarati heritage home. It gives the people actual experience of the Gujarati culture with luxury and comfort. Just like other havelis, it also has a central open court, which gives optimum light and air. The French haveli has a community space which has a chabutra (bird feeder), and a Jain temple which is 100 years old. Each room in the haveli has its own specialty and all rooms are air conditioned.

1. French Haveli
French Haveli is 150 years old. It is named as French Haveli because french architects helped to build this haveli. The Haveli is fully decorated heritage palace. It has layered it&amp;apos;s structure with traditional colours. It has been located in the middle of the city popularly called pol. The Haveli and it's presence shows that Ahmedabad will not lose their culture and history. The french team restored the Haveli and lived in it 2005. French Haveli soulfully protects and preserves the essence of Gujarat Culture.

2. Mangaldas ni Haveli
Mangaldas ni Haveli is situated in the heritage city of Ahmedabad. It is 200 years old and it is owned by Nagar Brahmin family at that time. At that time Brahmins, were considered as highest caste amongst all caste in India. Haveli is having highest wooden architecture with typical carved design. It was successfully restored by Mangaldas family in 2006 with the help of Heritage Cell of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. At present it has a cafe and a learning centre. The main issue there is that there is no parking space available around the Haveli.

3. Deewanji ni Haveli
Deewanji ni Haveli is fully build with wooden. It has 4 floors in it. It is 250 years old. It has luxurious rooms with antique furnishing. It is one of the most atmospheric place to stay in the old town. It is built beautifully with wooden. It is located in centre of the city. It is  beautifully furnished with antique things.

TYPES OF HAVELI
HAVELI'S ARE BASICALLY THE HOUSE OF OLD KINGS IN THE PRINCELY STATES OF INDIA. THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF HAVELI'S IN OUR STATES.THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:


 * 1) RAJA NO DARBAR
 * 2) RANI NI HAVELI
 * 3) HAWAMAHAL
 * 4) MANORANJAN NI HAVELI.

AND THERE ARE OTHER VARIOUS TYPES OF HAVELI'S SERVING DIFFERENT TYPES OF OBJECTIVES. AS PER THE NEEDS IT CLEARLY SUGGESTS THAT EACH TYPE OF HAVELI HAS THERE OWN PURPOSE TO SERVE. GOING, FURTHER THERE ARE EVEN HAVELI'S FOR THE PURPOSES WE EVEN DOESN'T HAVE THINK ABOUT IT SUCH AS


 * 1) RAJKUMAR'S HAVELI
 * 2) MUNNI KA KOTHA
 * 3) DASI KI HAVELI,ETC

BASICALLY, SHEKHAWATI HAVELI CONSISTS OF TWO COURTYARDS- OUTER ONE FOR MEN WHICH SERVES AN EXTENDED THRESHOLD AND THE INNER ONE, FOR WOMEN. LARGE HAVELI'S COULD HAVE THREE OR FOUR COURTYARDS AND ARE GENERALLY OF TWO OR THREE STOREYS. GENERALLY, TOWNHOUSE HAVELI'S HAVE JHAROKHA WINDOWS. THE TYPES OF HAVELI'S DIFFERS TO THEIR CASTE, CULTURE AND PLACE AS WELL AS THEIR INTERIORS.HENCE, HAVELI'S ARE OF DIFFERENT KIND AND IT VARIES FROM CULTURE, REGION AND RELIGION.

French Haveli
The French Haveli has traditional structure of living in an area which is known as 'Pol'. There is also a 'hula' due to which people have the feeling that they are sitting at home. Also all the vegetables and other materials are collected from the old places such as 'Manek Chowk'. In an ancient times rows of houses were joined and it used to open in sub lanes which is known as 'Khadki' and the squares that are formed is known as 'Chowks'.

Diwanji ni Haveli
Diwanji ni Haveli has a unique and traditional style. It has well designed 'Charkha' from which clothes were made. Besides 'Charkha' there is a cushion and pillow where the one who makes clothes can sit comfortably and do his work. There is a courtyard which is in the middle of the Haveli has wide length as flower pots are hanged in ceiling as well as near the pillars to make it more beautiful and more attractive. Also in courtyard a 'Mandir' (temple) is situated where people can pray or do the'puja'.Besides 'Mandir' there is a door in which there are'Matlas' (pots) where drinking water is stored. Behind 'Matlas' there is a statue of Lord Krishna. Furthermore there are balcony's situated above the courtyard as well as large windows are designed in such a way a person can see the whole courtyard. Not only this but specially cupboards are made for kitchen utensils which are made of 'Pital'. Behind courtyard there is a mini living room where sofas and jhula is there where people would sit and enjoy or will discuss their work. Moreover there is a meditate room where there are huge windows due to which fresh air will be obtained and a beautiful floor where one can meditate peacefully. Also this Haveli allows to carry pets as this offers pet- friendly accommodations.

Mangal Das
Mangal Das ni Haveli is a family mansion which is known for it's traditional hospitality. In 1917 Mahatma Gandhi was on his way from South Africa stayed in this Haveli. While walking many attractions can be seen such as cats roaming around when passing each corridors. There are 2 Havelis which is now converted into modern facilities such as free wifi, cafes etc. There is a heritage drive as you walk by Khamasa gate, Mosque, Dhal ni pol. The terrace of the second floor have a ceiling of painted In pink floral also there are open windows and glass panes.

FRENCH HAVELI
FRENCH HAVELI IS A TRADITIONAL HAVELI OF A JAIN FAMILY. FRENCH HAVELI IS A HERITAGE HOME, WITH COLOURS AND A FEELING OF HOME. IT IS AN INDO-FRENCH PROJECT. THIS HAVELI IS A COMBINATION OF GUJRATI AND EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE WITH WOODEN COLUMNS AND MOULDINGS. HERE, VISITOR CAN CHOOSE ANY ROOM OR SUITES FROM FIVE TYPES WHICH ARE DECORATED DIFFERENTLY INCLUDING THEIR RICH CULTURE AND HISTORY.

MANGALDAS NI HAVELI
MANGALDAS NI HAVELI IS A TRADITIONAL GUJRATI MANSION. THE HAVELI HAS WOODEN CARVINGS AND CENTRE COURTYARD IS SURROUNDED BY ROOMS TO AVOID HOT DRY CLIMATE. IT'S NAME PLATE IS HANDCRAFTED BEAUTIFULLY. THE GROUND FLOOR OF COURTYARD IS ALSO HANDCRAFTED WITH WOODEN HAND-CARVINGS. THEIR IS RICHNESS AND PERFECTION OF THE CARVINGS WHICH IS THE IDENTITY OF THE HAVELI. THE CENTRE COURTYARD IS AN EXAMPLE OF OLD RICH TRADITION OF INDIA. THUS, OVERALL EVEN THIS HAVELI IS OLD IT STILL SHINES LIKE IT'S NEW AND IS WORLDWIDE FAMOUS FOR IT'S HANDCRAFTED WOODEN CARVINGS.

DEEWANJI NI HAVELI
DEEWANJI NI HAVELI HAS IT'S OWN SPECIALITY AND IS UNIQUE IN IT'S OWN STYLE. IT IS ONE KIND OF WOODEN HAVELI. THE HAVELI HAS 4 FLOORS WITH LARGE FLOOR AREAS. THE WOODEN JOINTS HAD DROPPED BECAUSE OF DECAY OF THE JOINT AND ALL HAD REPAIRED AND LEVELS HAD TO BE RESTORED. THE UNLOADING OF HEAVY FLOOR BASE HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH LIGHTER MATERIAL. ALL WORK WAS DONE USING APPROVED METHODS FROM EUROPEAN RESTORATION INDUSTRY. ALL ARTISANS FOR LIME,STONE AND WOODCARVING WORKED TO RECREATE THE ORIGINAL DESIGNS.

BUSINESS ASPECTS IN ANCIENT INDIA
HAVELI'S ARE ANCIENT TRADITIONAL TOWNHOUSE OR HUGE MANSION'S IN ANCIENT PERIOD. IN ANCIENT TIME RAJPUTS USE THIS HAVELI'S FOR TRADE BY CHARGING LOWER TARIFF RATES. THESE HAVELI'S WERE USED BY RAJPUTS,MARWARIS AND MERCHANTS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES. IN ANCIENT INDIA THESE HAVELI'S WERE GIVEN ON RENT TO KING'S, BRITISH GENERALS,ETC. THIS HAVELI'S WERE HUGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE TO 1000-2000 PEOPLE. HAVELI'S HAS AROUND 20-50 ROOMS DEPENDING UPON THE SIZE. THIS WAS GIVEN ON RENTS FOR ROYAL FUNCTIONS I.E ROYAL NIGHT,CELEBRATION OF BIRTHDAY ETC. RENT WAS THE MAJOR SOURCE OF INCOME HERE. ALSO,DURING THE TIME OF WARS;FOR STORING WEAPONS,GRAINS AND HIDING SPECIAL CRIMINALS. BASICALLY,THIS HAVELI'S WERE USED AS JAILS,GODWONS,HOME,ETC. FOR THIS ROYAL PEOPLE(KING,ETC) USED TO PAY COMPENSATION IN FORM OF GOLD COINS,JEWELLERY,ETC. HAVELI'S WERE ALSO USED FOR MANORANJAN(ENTERTAINMENT) BY KINGS AND ROYAL PEOPLE. AFTER WINNING THE WAR KING USED THIS PLACE FOR CELEBRATION BY ORGANISING ROYAL NIGHT WITH DANCE AND ROYAL RED WINE. FOR THIS OCCASION;OWNER OF HAVELI GET GOLD COINS AND JEWELLERY IN FORM OF REVENUE. ON THE OTHER HAND,SCHOOLS WERE RUN IN HAVELI'S. FEES WERE GIVEN IN FORM OF REVENUE. HAVELI'S WERE MAJOR SOURCE OF INCOME IN ANCIENT INDIA FOR MERCHANTS. HENCE,THIS WAY MERCHANTS/OWNER OF HAVELI'S USED TO EARN INCOME IN ANCIENT INDIA.

BUSINESS ASPECTS IN MODERN ERA
IN TODAY'S MODERN ERA,PEOPLE ARE FOND TO EXPERIENCE RICH ANCIENT CULTURE OF INDIA. TOURISTS FROM WORLDWIDE COME HERE TO EXPERIENCE RICH CULTURE OF HAVELI'S. FOR VISITING, THIS HAVELI'S CHARGES ARE TAKEN. GENERALLY, 100 RS ARE TAKEN FOR VISITING HAVELI'S. FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS,THEY ARE CHARGING AROUND 300 RUPEES FOR 30 MINUTES. TOURISTS, FROM WORLDWIDE COME HERE, TO VISIT THIS HAVELI'S AND TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS AS THEIR MEMORIES OF HISTORICAL VISIT.

'LIVING LIKE A MAHARANI': A TASTE OF LIFE INDIA'S HERITAGE ROYAL CULTURE.' AS PER THIS SAYINGS ROOMS ARE GIVEN ON RENT THOSE WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE RICH CULTURE OF INDIA. THE TARIFF RATES AS PER SUITES IT GENERALLY VARIES FROM 4000 RS TO 4500 RS PER NIGHT. TWO TYPES OF SUITES ARE AVAILABLE ROYAL SUITE AND DELUXE SUITE. THESE HAVELI'S ARE ALSO USED FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS. ALSO, THESE ARE USED FOR SHOOTING MOVIES, SHORT FILMS, VIDEOS.ETC. HERE, THE MAJOR FORM OF RENT, CHARGES FOR VISITING AND COST OF HIRING WHOLE HAVELI'S. HENCE, HAVELI'S WERE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE FOR EARNING IN MODERN ERA.