darvaaza(m): door

Description of darvaaza: Darvaaza , an Urdu word derived from Persian, means "door" or "gate," typically referring to a large entrance portal in architecture. Unlike modern doors that swing on hinges, darvaaza often features heavy wooden panels with intricate metalwork for security and ornamentation. Differs from a simple darwaza as it denotes grander, more imposing structures in forts or havelis. In Urdu poetry, it symbolizes transitions between worlds, as in Ghalib's verses evoking