Baradari (building)

Baradari also Bara Dari (Urdu: بارہ دری‎) is a building or pavilion with 12 doors designed to allow free flow of air.^[1] The structure has three doorways on every side of the square shaped structure.

Because of their outstanding acoustic features, these buildings were particularly well-suited for performances by Raqasaz (dancer)s—the noble courtesans of India—and other artistes. They were also valued for their fresh air during hot summers. Bara in Urdu/Hindi means Twelve and Dar is door.

Baradaris

Hazuri Bagh Baradari

Some of the historic baradaris are Taramati Baradari,^[2] Hazuri Bagh Baradari, Goshamal Baradari, Baradari at Palace of Man Singh I at Amer Fort Jaipur etc.^[3]

Gallery

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  Lahore Fort Baradari

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  Baradari at Roshanara Bagh, Delhi

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  Taramati Baradari, Hyderabad

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  Ranjit Singh Baradari, Hazuri Bagh, Lahore

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  Wazir khan's Baradari, Lahore

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  Baradari of Kamran Mirza, Lahore

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  Baradari at Shalimar Gardens, Lahore

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  Baradari at Shalimar Gardens First Level, Lahore

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  Baraari in Sherawala Garden, Gujranwala

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  Baraari Inner View at Sherawala Garden, Gujranwala

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  Baradari of the Golconda Fort

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  Baradari at Mansingh Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaipur

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  Heera Mahal Baradari, Red Fort, Delhi

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  Baradari at Katasraj Mandir, Chakwal District of Punjab in Pakistan

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  Baradari at Hiran Minar, Sheikhupura, Pakistan

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  Baradari at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

References

1. "Promote lesser-known monuments of Delhi". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
2. "Cultural Hamlet". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
3. "Symbol of culture". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2012.