Murshidābād

Azimganj

We walked through this town to an old mansion of the Barikoti family that is being converted into a hotel. The first picture is as it was found 5 years ago. It has been family owned for 7 generations. They are using some of the family wealth to restore it to its original glory. They ceilings have been replaced with steel supports, but missing tiles, stay missing and the original paint on the walls is being left. Repainting the pillars and walls make it look new, and it loses it’s charm.

The property is being used now after 5 years of restoration, as a heritage hotel that offers the cuisine of the followers of Jainism. It is vegetarian and without root vegetables. That means no onions or garlic or potatoes, just to name a few. I must say, it didn’t look busy before we all arrived. Anyhow, we had tea there and a small snack while 2 local musicians played music on traditional instruments. I don’t even know what to call these instruments, and I didn’t ask. I probably need an attitude adjustment because I’m not feeling 100 percent. That’s what Dianne will say.Read more