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Shyamji Sharaf Haveli in Parasrampuria, Rajasthan – Contains Oldest Preserved Shekhawati Paintings

Parasrampuria is a small village 20 kms southwest of Nawalgarh. Earlier it was the estate of Sardul Singh, the local Rajput ruler.

It boasts of some of the oldest and the best preserved Shekhawati paintings in the region.

Chhatri of Thakur Shardul Singh

Chhatri of Thakur Shardul Singh

Shyamji Sharaf Haveli in Parasrampuria

In Parasrampuria, The Shyamji Sharaf Haveli is located near the bus stand.

It has well preserved  Rajasthani paintings. These Paintings show a grandmother having her hair attended, women on a spinning wheel and an English woman in polished boots holding a parasol.

Another frieze depicts Europeans in a car. Other frescoes depict gods and goddesses.

Chhatri of Thakur Shardul Singh

There is Chhatri of Thakur Shardul Singh, which is one of the finest examples of Shekhawati art.

There are other Monuments located in Parasrampuria which include the Gopinath temple, built in 1742, whose murals include depictions of the torments of hell (a common theme in the eighteenth century).

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Anandilal Poddar Haveli in Nawalgarh – Largest and Most Spectacular Architecture in Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan

Nawalgarh, a fascinating town in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, was founded by Nawal Singh in 1737.

The town has a college with a British clock tower and hundreds of old and new painted havelis. Many of the better known Rajasthani merchant families come from here.

Anandilal Poddar Haveli in Nawalgarh Rajasthan

Anandilal Poddar Haveli in Nawalgarh Rajasthan

Places to Visit in Nawalgarh – Havelis, Temples

The Thakurs of Nawalgarh also had a great passion for buildings. Many structures of the early 20th century still stand. Among them is Roop Niwas, Anandilal Poddar Haveli,  Chokhani Haveli,  and Aath Haveli Complex.

Walking Through Nawalgarh’s street, there is much to discover. You can find Shiva Temple with a multi headed lingam; tiled cenotaph and a painting school.

Anandilal Poddar Haveli in Nawalgarh

This haveli in Nawalgarh is now a museum displaying the wedding costumes of different communities of Rajasthan.  Built in the year 1902, the Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Nawalgarh has an array of beautiful frescoes, murals and exclusive artwork which attracts tourists from all over.

The frescoes depict different images of royal knights and kings men, of Krishna surrounded by the Gopis and cow herds. You can also find here the painting of a motor cars, pillars, archways and gleaming brass doors.

We can arrange a personal tour of Shekhwati Havelis, please view one of our special package of Heritage Rajasthan Tour.

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