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[[File:Sarahan - Bhimakali Temple.jpg|thumb|Bhimakali temple in Himachal Pradesh, built in [[Kath kuni architecture|Kath-Kuni style]] of architecture.]] | [[File:Sarahan - Bhimakali Temple.jpg|thumb|Bhimakali temple in Himachal Pradesh, built in [[Kath kuni architecture|Kath-Kuni style]] of architecture.]] | ||
[[File:Boathouse (7063399547).jpg|thumb|Bamboo thatch houseboat in Kerala.]] | [[File:Boathouse (7063399547).jpg|thumb|Bamboo thatch houseboat in Kerala.]] | ||
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=== Pucca === | === Pucca === | ||
A ''pakka'' is a structure made from materials resistant to wear, such as forms of stone or brick, clay tiles, metal or other durable materials, sometimes using mortar to bind, that does not need to be constantly maintained or replaced. However, such structures are expensive to construct as the materials are costly and more labor is required. A ''pakka'' (or sometimes ''pukka'') may be elaborately decorated in contrast to a ''kachcha''. | A ''pakka'' is a structure made from materials resistant to wear, such as forms of stone or brick, clay tiles, metal or other durable materials, sometimes using mortar to bind, that does not need to be constantly maintained or replaced. However, such structures are expensive to construct as the materials are costly and more labor is required. A ''pakka'' or ''pacca'' (or sometimes ''pukka'') may be elaborately decorated in contrast to a ''kachcha''. | ||
=== Semi-Pukka === | === Semi-Pukka === | ||