Temple Hill Institute - “The Soul of Devlali” is an institute in the Gunner’s Mecca, serving officers of Indian Armed Forces since 1935. Since inception the institute has gone through several developments and transformations. The Temple Hill Institute (THI) was first constructed partly in 1935, as the main club, which now houses the Dining Halls, Billiards room and Lounge. It was then known as ‘Officers Recreation Club’. In 1943, the central verandah, cooking rooms and the Swimming Pool were added. The third building, comprising of the ball room, stage and Green room were constructed in 1944. The Guest rooms were added in 1972 and the Badminton Hall, pantry and outdoor dance floor in 1985, the Bar in the front lawn Water falls and Gymnasium were created.\n\nIn 1997, major renovations including that of the Bar (rechristened as “Warli Bar”), kitchen, as also the Bamboo Grove, Madhuban and Khusboo known as (Guns n Roses) were completed. The Ball Room received stained glass doors and its walls were decorated with Gujrati art work.

In 1999, the ‘Warli Bar’ was marbled and air-conditioned, the Pagoda, Rear Sit out, the 4 ACES Card Room, the ‘View’ Waterfall in Bamboo Grove and the Fallen Tree were created. In addition, the façade of THI was improved with Victorian design gates and befitting landscape. In 2000, new Gents and Ladies toilets were added along with covered verandah.