Sherwali Kothi (Sher = Lion, Kothi = Mansion) is a 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. There is some elaborate wood carving, although the mess of
electrical wiring hides some
In Sherwali Kothi, two roaring winged lions guard the gate to the
haveli. Here is a close-up of one of the lions.
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. An armed sentinel stands guard outside the haveli. This sort of representation is done typically by wealthy merchants, to show that this is a rich household.
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