Our journey continued at Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum, and with every step we took, history unfolded around us. Walking through the museum felt like traveling back in time, with beautifully restored structures sharing stories of a bygone era.
One highlight was the Deccani Nawab Mahal, a more than 100-year-old structure. Right in front of the mahal, there is a charming marble fountain ⛲. What makes this place special is that many building materials were imported — German tiles, Austrian chandeliers on the roof, and Belgian glass windows. Inside, the walls display animal horns, which were once hunting trophies of the kings.
Another interesting structure here is the Mangalo Christian House, built in 1886. This house reflects strong Portuguese influence and originally came from Mangalore. It belonged to the Louis family. Some of the artifacts inside were donated by the church, while others originally belonged to the house.
The bedrooms were especially impressive, and we also saw a small vintage cycle 🚲, antique cameras 📷, and many other fascinating old items that give a glimpse into life from another era.
This was just another small part of the many hidden gems inside Hasta Shilpa. In the next post, I’ll keep walking through more model houses and unique structures that beautifully showcase the rich lifestyles and traditions of Karnataka.