Murarka Haveli located in Nawalgarh town of shekhawati region is well known for original fresco paintings, which makes it all that unique in style. It was built in 1900 A.D. by Shri Jairamdas Morarka, a Great Patron of Art.
This haveli with an oddly aligned facade, is situated in Naya Bazar in between Poddar gate and Roop Niwas Palace, and just in front of Gher Ka Temple. It is now open for the Tourists as Museum by its present owner and decedent Shri Kamal Murarka, who is an industrialist and art connoisseur.
Different Themed Paintings
The haveli has paintings of Jesus on the outer west wall and inner court yard. There are scenes depicting marriage procession, inscribed folk stories, Dhola Maru on the outer facades. Other themes of Krishna Leela, Ramayan, Shiva, Ganesh and Laxmi are abundantly depicted on the walls inside of the court yards and Nohra of the Haveli.
Courtyards Embellished with Rajasthan Frescoes
All the four walls, forecourt, Zenana (inner court, Nohra, west side wall and front facades) are embellished with Rajasthan frescoes.
The beautifully carved massive wooden gate opens into a forecourt with two Baithaks facing each other. From the forecourt steps lead into the inner (Zenana) courtyard serving for the family women members.
From the inner court staircases leads to the upper floor, having eleven Bed rooms and then open to roof or chandani. The Wide roof over the first floor gives a bird’s eye view of the Town.
