Bhunga in different season
The traditional Bhunga is considered an engineering
marvel as it can withstand severe winds, dust
storms and seismic activity. The materials use in the
construction of bhunga’s keep the interior cool during
the hot season and warm in cold season.
Above Image is of
Bhungas in Hodka
Village
Image on the right is of the Inside
of Bhunga showing Khapatis
and Vali’s used for the roof and
Mud work for decoration
Bhunga during Earthquake
Corners are the weaker parts against lateral forces of
an earthquake. since there are no corners in Bhunga,
it makes the structure more stable in earthquake.
Earthquake imparts lateral forces on the structure.
Due to the circular plan of a bhunga, one half part of
Bhunga always reacts as an arch against the forces
applied from any direction that the earthquake waves
hit the structure.. Thus the bhunga uses maximum
advantage against lateral forces of an earthquake.
Bhunga Inside and out