Archive for December, 2009

Kaniram Narsingdas Tibrewal Haveli, Jhujhunu – Famous for Prominent Wall Paintings, Artifacts and Frescoes

The Kaniram Narsingdas Tibrewal Haveli was built in 1883 by one of the wealthiest merchant of Jhunjhunu, known as Narsingdas Tibrewal. The Tibrewals were quite prosperous and famous businessman of Jhunjhunu. Rare Artifacts and Frescoes The Tibrewal haveli boasts of some beautiful and rare artifacts and frescoes. The wall paintings are descriptive and portrays the ...

Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli, Jhujhunu – Wall Paintings, Expensive Designs

Jhunjhunu town is famous for its grand Havelis, which were then used as residence places by local businessmen. Some of the famous havalis of Jhujhunu includes  Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli, Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli and  Narudin Farooqi Haveli and Modi Haveli. These havelis were constructed with the special motive of accommodating their huge and widespread families ...

Alsisar and Malsisar in Shekhwati Region, Rajasthan – Famous for Traditional Havelis, Wells and Reservoirs

Alsisar and Malsisar, are two towns located on the northern most up tip of Shekhawati in Jhujhunu district. They were founded in the late and mid 18th centuries respectively. The style of the frescoes in these towns and their lively color combination, are a treat for the eyes. Besides painted havelis, wells and reservoirs with ...

Surajgarh and Kajra Region in Shekhawati – Famous for Painted Havelis and Anicent Fort

About Kajra Kajra is small town located at 48 kms from Jhujhunu and 5 km away from Surajgarh. This place is  famous for three Kajaria Havelis of the 19th century. Though there are few 18th century Havelis, the village is dominant with Art-Deco period. The change in the society is evident from the frescos and ...

Churi Ajitgarh in Shekhawati, Rajasthan – Famous for Erotic Frescoes on Havelis

Churi Ajitgarh is a small village situated in the Shekhawati region. It is located in 32 Km. from Jhunjhunu via Mukundgarh and 10 Km. from Mandawa in Rajasthan. Havelis in Churi Ajitgarh Churi Ajitgarh is known for several frescoes painted behind doors, bedroom ceilings and on the walls. Considering social constrictions of that time, these ...

Rungtas Haveli in Bagar, Rajasthan – A Small Town Located in Shekhawati Region

Bagar is a small town situated in the Shekhawati region at 14 Km from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. It was founded in the middle of 15th century by the Nagar Pathans Bagar. In Bagar, some of the most prominent families are Marwari including the Piramals, Rungtas, and Maheshwaris who have all contributed significantly to the education and ...

Famous Havelis of Bissau, Rajasthan – Adorned with Beautiful Frescoes and Paintings

Bissau is a small town located at 40 Km. from Jhunjhunu, 12 Km from Churu in shekhawati region. It was founded in 1746  by Keshri Singh and has splendid cenotaphs of its Thakurs. History about Bissau Its original name was ‘Vishala Jat Ki Dhani’. Keshari Singh, who was son of Shardul Singh of Sikar Thikana ...

Sone-Chandi ki Dukan (Business Shop) in Mahansar, Rajasthan – Gold Walls with Intricate Paintings

Mahansar is a samll town located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan at a distance of 40 km from Jhunjhunu district.  It was founded in 1768 by the Mawal Singh, one of the Thakurs of Shekhawat. Sone-Chandi ki Dukan This 18th century town boasts of five havelis as the Sone-Chandi ki Dukan (shops) which is ...

Shyamji Sharaf Haveli in Parasrampuria, Rajasthan – Contains Oldest Preserved Shekhawati Paintings

Parasrampuria is a small village 20 kms southwest of Nawalgarh. Earlier it was the estate of Sardul Singh, the local Rajput ruler. It boasts of some of the oldest and the best preserved Shekhawati paintings in the region. Shyamji Sharaf Haveli in Parasrampuria In Parasrampuria, The Shyamji Sharaf Haveli is located near the bus stand. ...

Braj Bhushanjee Haveli in Bundi in Rajasthan – Offer Traditional Life and Culture of Rajasthan

Bundi is a medieval township strategically located in a valley at a distance of 39 kms from Kota and 210 kms from Jaipur city. It is named after Bunda-a Minam, the chieftain who founded the place in 1342 A.D. Attractions in Bundi Bundi is famous for its monuments, especially the Taragarh fort. Other attractions of ...
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