Deewanji Haveli – Architectural Icon of Amdavadi Architecture

Wooden carving on Pillars

Deewanji Haveli embodies the sweet smell of wood and dust gathered over 280 years from the shedding of stories and secrets which been passed between its walls. 

Deewanji Haveli Pillar carvings

This haveli is an architectural icon which takes charge of 603 years old city of Ahmedabad. It holds in its place the magic of a deceased way of life that ought to be engraved into its memoirs for its people and the world, and it is waiting for your arrival.

Deewanji Haveli, which means, house of the Deewan, a minister in the court of the Badshah (King) who was the Deewan in his family’s residence during the Mughal era. The haveli was built by Shri Shankardas Kantharia, Nagar brahmin from Nadiad.

The Haveli is located in the core walled city of Ahmedabad called Sankadi Sheri, Manekchawk and spread over 1,000 sq ft. This 20 room haveli has a built-up area of 3500 sq ft. which is quite huge.  

This huge mansion has an underground swimming pool too which defines a perfect definition of luxury living. Apart from the swimming pool, this haveli has 4 underground tanki which can store up to 1 lakh liter rainwater using a harvesting system.

This restored haveli is a boutique hotel with 3 rooms offering Bed and Breakfast, 1 Exhibition hall, 1 round table conference hall and other three halls for different activities and occasions. Apart from this, Deewanji haveli can be a witness of your special memories like your engagement or marriage ceremony because Deewanji haveli can be rented for special events as well as exhibitions too.

*Image Credit – Ashish Mehta, Founder of ‘Meet Me at Khadia Group’