Nawalgarh, lying south-west of Jhunjhunu boasts of some of the finest frescoes in the Shekhawati region. Founded in 1737 AD by Thakur Nawal Singh Ji Bahadur (Shekhawat), Nawalgarh was surrounded by a wall and four gates allowing entry to the village.
It is a prosperous town and much of the affluent business clan of modern India trace their origin to Nawalgarh.
Nawalgarh Famous Havelies
In Nawalgarh, It is worth to see that there is a Aath(Eight) Haveli complexes  comprising of Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli, Chokhani Haveli, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli and Dangaic Haveli.
The frescoes and mural in these havelis are extremely attractive and reflect immense skill and aesthetic prowess of the workmen who created them.
Aath Haveli Complex in Nawalgarh
The Aath Haveli, Nawalgarh is located on the western side of the Nawalgarh Fort.
Aath Haveli has some of the best haveli frescos in the region. These frescos and murals show the transition in painting styles through the periods. One of the paintings depicts a steam locomotive while others show mammoth images of elephants, horses and camels.
Like all havelis, the Aath Haveli opens into a courtyard surrounded by verandahs that lead to rooms. The interiors of the Haveli are covered with intricate frescos in vibrant colors.
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