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A man in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi has gone viral after visuals of his underground two-storeyed house emerged on social media. Built over a span of 12 years, the architectural marvel has 11 rooms, a mosque, stairs, a gallery, and a drawing room. The unique structure has also drawn praise from businessman Anand Mahindra who dubbed Irfan – also known as Pappu Baba – a ‘sculptor’.
“A man in Hardoi built this underground home over a period of 12 years. It’s described as something that’s simply offbeat. But it is a thing of beauty.
The man is a sculptor… We need many more innovative and passionate architects like him," the Mahindra Group chairman tweeted. He also shared a video of the unusual ‘palace’ that could have come straight out of an archaeological site. Irfan had begun constructing his earthen ‘palace’ in 2011 and it remains a work in progress.
“There are approx 11 rooms which also consist of a balcony and mosque. There was also a well through which many people used to drink water. But now few people have spoiled it.
I also carved engravings from old times on the palace's walls. I am still continuing the construction of this house..." he told ANI. He had previously made waves in the region after unsuccessfully attempting to contest elections from his area.
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