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Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli, Jhujhunu – Wall Paintings, Expensive Designs

Dec 30

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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 as well as signifying their wealth and prosperity.

Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli in Jhujhunu

Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli also happens to be one of those popular havelis. It was built by Mohanlal Ishwardas in late 19th century.

He was a wealthy and eminent merchant of Jhunjhunu.  As one tours inside the haveli, he gets quite a fair idea of the effort and expenditure that has gone in the designing and embellishment of this building.

Wall Paintings

Mohanlal Ishwardas Modi Haveli has wall paintings famous for portraying the life and past time of Lord Krishna.  Some of these fresco show Lord Krishna stealing butter and hiding away the clothes of Gopis while they are bathing in the river.

Just adjacent, on a smaller arch, a British imperial figure can be seen. This includes monarch and judges in royal robes. On the opposite side of this arch, the paintings of Indian rulers and Nawab can be seen.

These paintings are extremely descriptive and exhibit praiseworthy craftsmanship of Shekhawati region during late 18th century.

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

Dec 25

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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.

Piramal Makharia Havali in Bagar

Piramal Makharia Havali in 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 development of the town.

Famous Havelis of  Bagar

Bagar is also well known for the havelis of Rungtas and Piramal Makharia Havali which has been known as famous heritage hotel in shekhawati.

Rungtas Haveli in Bagar

The fresco on the walls of the Rungtas Haveli in Bagar show thematic transition of the fresco art as a result of the socio historical changes that marked the historical Rajasthani Art. This haveli  opens into a courtyard surrounded by corridors that leads to another larger courtyard which is surrounded by verandahs that lead to rooms.

Other Places of Interest in Bagar
Bagar is the only painted town of Shekhawati region where one can stay in a Marwari style. A large white gate (built in 1928 in honour Maharaja of Jaipur’s visit), Fatehsagar water tank (a large reservoir built by the Ojha family), and Miya Saheb ki Durgah are also worth visiting.

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Narudin Farooqi Haveli in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan – Distinct Mughal Influence Adorns the Haveli

Dec 17

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Jhunjhunu Is the biggest town in Shekhawati region and is the district administrative head quarter for the region. It is located a 180 kms from Jaipur city and 245 kms from Delhi.

The town was founded by Khemkhani Nawabs in the 15th century.

Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu

Rani Sati Temple in Jhunjhunu

Painted Havelis in Jhunjhunu

Jhunjhunu has countless painted havelis. These mansions were built by prosperous merchants in the nineteenth century.

The colorful paintings on walls and ceilings depict the culture, fauna and flora of the land of Rajasthan.

Some of the famous havalis of Jhujhunu include : Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli, Mohanlal Ishwardas Haveli, Narudin Farooqi Haveli and Modi Haveli.

Narudin Farooqi Haveli in Jhujhunu

Narudin Farooqi Haveli has a floral motif in Muslim style which uses prominent blue color. The haveli opens up with a huge, carved wooden gate that leads to a courtyard. This courtyard leads to rooms that are again lined by long running corridors. White and blue rule the show at the frescos that cover the walls at haveli.

Rani Sati Temple

Jhunjhunu is also famous for the Rani Sati Temple. Although the practice of Sati is banned in India, however, places of Sati are very popular with locals and Rajasthanis of other states. These people value traditional fidelity.

More than 100,000 devotees visit this temple every year for a fair.

Other tourist places  in Jhujhunu include Badalgarh Fort; Jorawargarh Fort built by Thakur Jorawar Singh, the son of Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat; Akhegarh Fort and Khetri Mahal.

Jhunjhunu is also notable for murals. If you wish to shop here, head off to Nehru Market, Cloth Market and Phootla Bazar.

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Kanoria Haveli in Mukandgarh, Rajasthan – Beautiful Painted Frescoes and Miniature Paintings Adorn the Haveli

Dec 8

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Very close to Dundlod in Shekhawati and around 25 kms in the southeast direction of Mandawa, the town of Mukundgarh is located. This town is built around a temple square, outside the sloping fort walls.

Mukundgarh Attractions

In Mukundgarh you can shop for local handicraft in a charming white-colonnaded market.  Besides textiles, it’s renowned brass and iron scissors are Mukundgarh highlights.

Miniatures Paintings

The Kanoria and Generiwala Havelis deserves a visit.  Also worth a visit is Mukundgarh Fort which now serves as a heritage hotel. Other tourist places of interest are Shiv Temple, Gopinath temple and Venugopal temple.

Kanoria Haveli in Mukandgarh

Kanoria Haveli  is a rich home of paintings. The exquisitely beautiful miniature paintings adorn the walls of the Kanoria Haveli. From beautifully painted frescoes of Hindu mythological characters to the exquisite Rajput art, the Haveli seems to be a treasure trove for art lovers.

The spacious and lavishly designed halls, sprawling courtyards are the major features of this Haveli.

From floral swirls, motifs the intricate artwork, the Kanoria Haveli,  is truly one of the ideal place know the details of Rajput art and architecture.

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The Piramal Haveli – Grandest Mansions in Shekhawati, Rajasthan

Nov 10

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Shekhawati, meaning the garden of Shekha, derives its name from Rao Shekha, its former ruler. Situated in the Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur triangle, Shekhawati is a semi desert region in north Rajasthan.

Amazing Havelis Richly Painted and Decorated

The Piramal Haveli

The Piramal Haveli

Known as the “Open art gallery of Rajasthan”, this region is mainly famous for its amazing havelis richly painted and decorated built by the early Marwaris.

From painted murals to carvings to mirror work, these havelis have their walls and ceilings adorned with numerous forms of fine art.

The fresco of the some havelis even depict mythological themes as well as images of huge animals.

The Piramal Haveli

The Piramal Haveli in Baggar village, is one of the grandest mansions in Shekhawati. Constructed in 1928, by Seth Piramal Chaturbhuj Makharia, as his family home, it was later converted into a heritage hotel.

The Hotel Piramal Haveli has extensive lawns and courtyards with large pillars. The walls of the courtyard are decorated with frescoes of mythological figures in traditional Rajasthani style.

The region of Shekhawati where Piramal Haveli is situated was made into an independent kingdom in the year 1471 and later on annexed with the Jhunjhunu city.

Other Tourist Places in  Shekhawati Region
On a visit of Shekhawati you can troop to Sardar Shahar, Lachhmangarh Fort, Chirawa, Surajgarh, Jeen Mata Temple, Bissau, Mehansar, Pilani, Rambagh, Malsisar, Mandawa, Mukundgarh, Dundlod, Kajara, Alsisar, Harsh Nath Temple,Tal Chhapar, Nawalgarh, Churu, Salasar Balaji, Ratangarh, Dudhwa Khara, among other top notch tourist destinations.

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