H@R 32/365 Komakhan Palace Suvarmar Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

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Komakhan Palace Suvarmar Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh

Built 300 years ago by the local King Raja Giriraj Singh, it is a fort of prime importance amongst the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh, having been led by one of the powerful clans of Chhattisgarh. The palaces of prime zamindaris have been neglected and they present a serious case of built heritage in distress. Komakhan Palace is in an extremely dilapidated state. The major part of the precinct is abandoned; only few rooms are used as residence. Vegetation growth and biodegradation has accelerated the deterioration process rapidly. Major parts of the palace are in a state of disappearance.

H@R 31/365 Haveli Panchvati, Diu

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Haveli Panchvati, Diu

The haveli is from early 20th century. Layers of history are seen through the facade modified over time. Incompatible additions/ alterations cause damage to historic buildings. A very large percentage of Diu’s built heritage has been lost in a span of two decades (as observed in INTACH’s revisit of the listing). Incentives and user-friendly guidelines must be formulated for historic buildings to be looked upon as assets rather than as liabilities.

H@R 30/365 Traditional Tangkhul home Valley and Highlanders house types, Manipur

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Traditional Tangkhul home Valley and Highlanders house types, Manipur

With your support, we complete one month of our year-long campaign to bring attention to the lesser known built heritage! A sample ‘at-risk’ unprotected site has been posted from each state of India.

Each ethnic community has its own code of house construction. There are a prescribed number of rooms with specific names, fireplace and house deity’s place. A unique construction technique which forms an important architectural feature of a typical Meitei house is non-use of nails or any other metallic substances to secure and fasten the beams and other supports. Vernacular architecture needs to be supported for continuance of the traditional knowledge. Support mechanism must only be developed in collaboration and with approval from the community.

H@R 29/365 Unprotected sites in areas surrounding protected & prohibited zones Old Goa

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Unprotected sites in areas surrounding protected & prohibited zones Old Goa

There are numerous unprotected sites from 13th to 18th century CE in areas surrounding ASI-protected sites and in prohibited zones. Many of these are in a state of neglect. They face destruction due to building activities and unplanned growth. With overriding economic considerations, heritage is relegated to the background. Settings are eroded and built heritage isolated from contexts, and at times destroyed.

H@R 28/365 Second American Missionary Bungalow Impur, Nagaland

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Second American Missionary Bungalow Impur, Nagaland

Second American Missionary Bungalow in Nagaland (Upper Bungalow). Constructed in 1896 under the supervision of American Missionary, Rev. S. A. Perrine. Nepalese sawyers were employed to cut the lumber; Nagas did not have the instruments at the time. As many as 200 Nagas in one day brought the lumber on their backs from the forest from 2 to 3 miles distance. Chinese carpenters built it under the direction of the Garo Mission. The site faces pressures of urbanisation.

H@R 27/365 Fort at Amarpur Gomati District, Tripura

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Fort at Amarpur Gomati District, Tripura

Founded by Maharaja Amar Manikya of Tripura around 1570s. Remnants of the fort exist, along with several important palaces, forts, and temples that are found here. The State government has settled immigrants in the vicinity and is planning another settlement in the open area nearby. Construction near the fort includes toilets and clubs.

H@R 26/365 Abandoned structure District & Sessions Court Complex, Ambala, Haryana

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Abandoned structure District & Sessions Court Complex, Ambala, Haryana

Located in Patti Achrjan, Ambala. This abandoned structure is in the complex of District & Sessions Court. Over 100 years old. The structure was used as one of the offices in the complex. Now partly used as parking shelter for two-wheelers, it is in a deteriorated condition. Such buildings have high potential of being utilised for adaptive reuse.

H@R 25/365 Vernacular homes of Hollon Gaon Dasmile, Tinsukia District, Assam

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Vernacular homes of Hollon Gaon Dasmile, Tinsukia District, Assam

A 100 year old settlement exists at Sunpura-Sapakhua road, Tinsukia District. ‘Assam type’ architectural style is found in the region. This is an earthquake resistant construction which includes symmetrical configuration, lightweight materials for walls and roofs, and flexible or hinged connections between various wooden elements at different levels. It is also designed to suit the climate by ensuring proper ventilation and roof inclination. The threat is the lack of understanding about the scientific base of construction and its durability, due to which a large number of these structures are being pulled down. Pressures of urbanisation and preference for replacement of traditional materials add to the challenges.

H@R 24/365 Ngadak Gompa Complex Namchi, South Sikkim

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Ngadak Gompa Complex Namchi, South Sikkim

In Namchi, the Ngadak Gompa complex is an example of transformation in the last 50 years. The oldest Ngadak Gompa was built in the 18th century with stone laid in mud mortar and timber. It has wall paintings. In the 1960s a new gompa was built towards the west of the old gompa. In 2014, another gompa was added to the site and is a huge 5-storey high RCC building. The oldest gompa is structurally consolidated, but still remains in a bad state, full of debris.

H@R 23/365 Military building in St. Thomas Mount Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Military building in St. Thomas Mount Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The military building in St. Thomas Mount, Chennai was built by the British around 1850. It was used for troops to stay. It is located at the intersection of N. Parade Road and Rudra Road, opposite old battleground, and on the way to St. Thomas Church, Chennai. Abandoned since 1990, it was set for demolition.