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Ganeriwal Haveli in Mukundgarh – A Part of Shekhawati Region in Rajasthan

Mukandgarh, a part of Shekhawati region, is a municipality in Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan.  It was founded by Thakur Mukund Singh Saheb with Seth Sevek Ram Ghuwalewala. The Kanodias also played an important role for it. It was the Thikana of Bhojrajji Ka Shekhawats.

Mukundgarh Haveli

It has few mosques and many temples. The iron scissors, textiles and brass ware made here are of extremely dood quality. Fine frescos can be seen at the kanoria, Ganeriwala, Murarka and Saraf Havelis in Mukandgarh . Also worth a visit are Shiv Temple, Gopinath temple and Venugopal temple.

Ganeriwal Haveli in Mukundgarh

Intricately Carved Facade on Walls

The Ganeriwal Haveli in Mukundgarh is stunning right from the intricately carved facade to courtyard walls; visitors will notice vibrant fresco and murals.

These Narrative murals depicting scenes from local legends, the life of Lord Krishna and depicting episodes from mythologies, are fascinating and tell stories belonging to the rich Indian traditions.

Massive Carved Wooden Gate

Like most havelis in the Shekhawati region, the Ganrriwal Haveli in Mukundgarh opens with a massive carved wooden gate.  The entrance leads to a small courtyard that gives way into a larger courtyard, another peculiarity of Rajasthani architecture.

It was not cramped like a drawing room or dining room, thus allowing the entire family and you must remember that the traditional wealthy joint family in Rajasthan, indeed in most of India, consisted of generations, and an assorted group of service providers such as maids, cooks,  to cooked, played, gossiped, and celebrated together.

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Salim Singh Ki Haveli in Desert City Jaisalmer

As you walk past the tuskers guarding the gateways in Jaisalmer, you would be walking in to a haveli named “Salim Singh ki Haveli” that made the residence of the Mohata family, the ministers of Jaisalmer rulers.

Salim Singh ki Haveli in Jaisamer

Salim Singh ki Haveli in Jaisamer

This magnificent five storied structure, was built about 200 years ago by Salim Singh who was a powerful Prime minister of Maharaja Gaj Singh.

This haveli built with yellow stone,  has a narrow base but suddenly spreads out with a projecting balcony on its top story.

Haveli’s Attractions

Adorned with 38  Balconies

The sandstone Salim Sigh Singh ki Haveli is adorned with as many as 38 balconies each in a distinctive design. You will be pleasantly suprised to find that the beautiful blue cupola roof has been constructed in the form of Peacock.

A black and white photograph of a man scowling back from under his turban exists above the balcony, creating such illusion that looks life floating until meeting your eyes.

Referred as Jahazmahal

The front face of the haveli resembles ship stern and thus this haveli is also sometimes referred as Jahazmahal.

The walls of havali retain traces of artwork, sparse enough to look like early studies for paintings.

Though its facade is relatively austere, the haveli is apexed by ornate chhatris and jaalis, whose intricate geometric patterns are strikingly Islamic. You will also find accents that seem quintessentially Hindu, like bell-shaped stone pandants fringing the balconies.

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