About the DHF Digital Bookstore
An extension of the Deccan Heritage Foundation, the DHF Digital Bookstore furthers the foundation's mission to educate the public on the architectural wonders of the Deccan through authoritative, beautifully illustrated guidebooks, now being offered for sale for the first time in digital eBook format for instant download on mobile phones and tablets.
The digital format has several advantages:
- You will be ready for your upcoming trip in no time as you can download one or more guides instantaneously
- No need to worry about forgetting or losing the guidebook when visiting the sites, as the content will be on your phone or tablet at all times
- Completely searcheable text lets you find what you need right away, when you need it
We hope that this convenient format will bring the DHF's best-in-class content within easy reach of an ever wider audience, enhancing appreciation of these magnificent sites.
Please note that eBook purchased here are downloadable publications; they do not ship. Paperback guidebooks are available through Amazon under Guidebooks and Publications. If you need assistance with your eBook download, please contact
customerservice@deccan-heritage-foundation.org
Who We Are
The Deccan Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, restore and promote the architectural heritage of the Deccan region of India by bringing together specialists, communities and patrons to undertake conservation and educational programmes. Central to our approach is keeping the values of local entrepreneurship, community ownership and the environment at the forefront.
Founded by architectural historians Helen Philon and George Michell, with Stephane Bloch Saloz as co-founder, we are a committed group of scholars, philanthropists and heritage workers from around the world, united by a common purpose — to restore, maintain and inform the public about the Deccan’s built heritage.
Our presence in India, the UK and the US allows us to build expertise, membership and support both locally and internationally, while affording convenient options for those wishing to support and be involved in our work.
What We Do
A major part of our mission is not only to preserve the past, but to also bring the Deccan’s rich heritage, and in particular, its plethora of historic monuments, to a new generation of Indians and world travellers.
Multiple innovative programmes underscore our work. The restoration and rehabilitation of several significant historical monuments is carefully planned for, with a focus on those that are economically, culturally and socially beneficial to local communities. We understand that education is the means to promote greater knowledge of the Deccan’s vibrant architecture, representative of all aspects of Indian cultures and civilisations, and to this end, we also commission the publication of guidebooks and books, authored by highly regarded professionals in the field.\
