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Co nceptualized
on the lines of Dilli Haat of Delhi, the 6-acre Swabhumi's facade
is that of a village haat, but with modern amenities. Stilt-walkers,
bauls (folk singers) and paan-waalas offer an authentic ethnic experience.
A joint venture of the Bengal Ambuja group and Calcutta Municipal
Corporation, Swabhumi is the design of architects Pradip Mitra and
Parth Ranjan Das.
The theme of Swabhumi is `khushi' - happiness and relaxation.
A vast courtyard encircled by a building reminiscent of old Calcutta
has been recreated, complete with red brick and green shutters.
There is an Artisan's Court where you can watch the village craftsmen
at work. You can buy a copper Durga, Dokra work, beautiful terra cotta,
exquisite Kantha work, silk tussar and sarees.
Of course no complex would be complete without a food court. `Angaan'
serves Rajasthani thalis in a village ambience; the Santushti food
court has Purba for eastern food, Paschima for Western food, Uttara
for northern food and Dakshini for southern.
Entry: Rs 20 per person (includes a bottle of mineral water).
Hours: 12 pm and 10 pm on weekdays, and between 10 am and 10 pm on
weekends.
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