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 change taste and techniques of artist to the best of their ability.
Prominent Wall Paintings
One of the most prominent painting in this haveli shows a goods train laden with livestock crossing a passenger train. The painting in itself is synonym of the changing traditions and modes of commutation for traders. On the other wall of Kaniram Narsingdas Tibrewal Haveli, a man tying a turban while another man holds mirror for him.
Another painting which catches tourist attention is of a man and woman who seem to be passing a child in between. Some of these frescoes have been done in gold with the help of gold leafs.
Like all havelis in shekhawati region, the Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli opens into a courtyard surrounded by corridors that leads to another larger courtyard which is surrounded by verandahs that lead to rooms.
These havelis were constructed with the special motive of accommodating their huge and widespread families as well as signifying their wealth and prosperity.
Churi Ajitgarh is known for several frescoes painted behind doors, bedroom ceilings and on the walls. Considering social constrictions of that time, these seem to be a result of a very private and special effort.
