Thursday 23rd August , Time 11.50 PM
.Architecture is one such area which absorbed maximum external influences in Kashmir predominantly visible in Temples , Mosques , Buildings both private and public. The influence of Budhist , Hindu , Islamic and western styles of architecture amalgamated well in Kashmir. Buildings with Intricate wood work , ornate doors , Khatambandi ceilings , Exquisite DUBBS ( I am unable to find an English equivalent of kashmiri DUB as it is neither a portico, nor Porch and not the least an attic but somewhat close to JHAROKA in Rajputana Style of Architecture ) dotted the skyline of Srinagar city . Some of these building are in utter bad shape and neglect . Some have been demolished .
Residential buildings with dubs are seldom seen now in new colonies of srinagar city . . With modern RCC structures coming up , the DUBBS have vanished . I have clicked some residential buildings displaying Typical Kashmiri DUBBS. Sitting on DUBS with HUKKA was a sense of satisfaction and relaxation for Kashmiris. DUBBS would provide additional space quite airy and projecting outward from the main building structure.
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