Jhalarapatan , the city of bells , is just 6 km from the main town of Jhalawar. The entire township is located within a wall on the banks of the holy Chandrabhaga river.
This town is also famous for 108 group of Temples called “Chandrawati” and Sun Temple. The Sun Temple (Padamnath Temple), the finest of Hadoti and built along the lines of Konark temple is still in good condition.
Famous Sun Temple in Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar
Bapna Haveli in Jhalarapatan
Bapna Haveli is one of the famous haveli in Jhalarapatan in terms of historic links. The family history can be traced back to the owners of the famous Patwon ki Haveli in Jaisalmer. The haveli belongs to one of the five sons, (Sawai Ram ji dada) of Patwa family who settled in Jhalawar to continue trade in opium.
Unique Architecture
About 200 years old accounts (bahiya) of the trade are still present with the owner of this haveli. The haveli has unique architectural details – the rear wall thickness is about 3 feet and the front wall is 1’6″ thick. The niches have hidden storage areas.
Interesting Facade Around Bapna Haveli
A temple is located on the terrace. The havelis exhibits an interesting facade. The central jharokha in the front facade is made in Jaisalmer stone and was brought from Jaisalmer during the construction of the haveli so that the local craftsmen could carve similar details on the two side jharokhas made in local red sandstone.
The family also exemplifies the continuity of the marriage rituals where the bride-groom are made to sit on the auspicious mandana pattern in the court.
