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bhavan

British  
/ ˈbʌvən /

noun

  1. (in India) a large house or building

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An even bigger draw is the price: in a city that is expensive by Indian standards, a meal for two at a bhavan rarely exceeds 300 rupees, or about $7.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2010

Situated in a squat, white plaster building near the triumphant India Gate, the bhavan is a minor attraction in its own right.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2010

Each of India’s 28 states has its own government-run house for state affairs, known as a bhavan, in the bustling capital city of New Delhi.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2010