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Madras Inherited x Binsan 2026 Madras Calendar

This year’s focus is on Chennai’s magnificent Indo-Saracenic architecture. This distinctive style gained prominence after 1857, a period marked by significant shifts in Indian policies and principles. While some view it as the pinnacle of Indo-European architectural innovation, it can also be interpreted as a strategic political instrument used by colonisers to shape Madras’s visual narrative. The outcome is a collection of stunning monumental architectural masterpieces, proudly showcasing indigenous labour, materials, and construction techniques.

If you have gotten a calendar copy, here are some reading materials to check out.

• Indo Saracenic Architecture – 20 Historic Landmarks in the Country

• Rethinking Indo-Saracenic architecture

• Finding India’s First Indo-Saracenic Buildings in Chennai

• A Tradition Created: Indo-Saracenic Architecture under the Raj

• Appropriating Indo-Saracenic style: Bhai Ram Singh’s contributions to the architectural identity of 19th century Lahore