The 100-year-old ancestral home of the Paranjape family in Belagavi

TThe century-old home of the Paranjapes on Khanapur Road in Belagavi, Karnataka is a sight to behold. A cluster of traditional houses with a large yard has been preserved as they were originally built.

Ashok Paranjape, a chartered accountant and musician, spent hours with architects and engineers to ensure that the old designs were retained but structurally strengthened. The house stands in stark contrast to the high-rise buildings and shopping centers in the neighborhood. A single look at the house reveals not only the principle of preservation, but also the personality of the residents.

Photo: Badiger PK

The ancestral home of the Paranjape family in Belagavi is more than 100 years old.

Photo: Badiger PK

The house is located on Khanapur Road in Belagavi.

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It is part of a cluster of traditional houses with a large yard. The premises have been preserved as they were originally built.

Photo: Badiger PK

The owner, Ashok Paranjape, spent hours with architects and engineers to ensure that the old designs were preserved but the structure was strengthened.

Photo: Badiger PK

The house stands in stark contrast to the high-rise buildings and shopping centers in the neighborhood.

Photo: Badiger PK

A single look at the house reveals not only the principle of preservation, but also the personality of the residents.

Published – 21 Sep 2026 18:55 IST