Baradari at Banarsi Bagh

The Zoological gardens situated at Banarsi Bagh appear to be the most favourite spot for picnickers, specially families with children, on an outing. The lawns of the Baradari in the compound overflow with visitors but there are few amongst them who are aware of the historical importance of the place. Baradari is a term normally used for a covered pavilion, devoid of walls, windows and doors allowing unhindered flow of air (but there are also enclosed Baradaries provided with doors and windows). Dar means archway or doorway and bara is twelve, therefore Baradari would mean a hall or pavilion with twelve arches or doorways [having three openings on each of the four sides].