Hidden behind a tall tree, this beautiful building was home of the Kotys Family Studio. Coming from Mysore, Kotys were the photographers to the royal Gaekwad family of Baroda.
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Continuing with the trend of that time, this building also displays exposed brickwork. But what makes it different from the other buildings is the use of sandstone and the little domes on its top. It is adorned with graceful cusped arches and lotus motifs carved in sandstone. The building also bears the “Baroda State’s Coat of Arms” emblem above its entrance. Below this emblem one can see ‘Kotys Photographer & Travel Service’ with the address of building stated as ‘The Royal House, Palace Road, Baroda’!
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With the passing time and the rise of newer technology, the Studio also faded into anonymity. Although converted to an office for a travel agency, the building still houses a few old images of Maharaja, Maharani & Baroda State!
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