Rare Artifacts and Frescoes

The Tibrewal haveli boasts of some beautiful and rare artifacts and frescoes. The wall paintings are descriptive and portrays the change taste and techniques of artist to the best of their ability.

Prominent Wall Paintings

One of the most prominent painting in this haveli shows a goods train laden with livestock crossing a passenger train. The painting in itself is synonym of the changing traditions and modes of commutation for traders.  On the other wall of Kaniram Narsingdas Tibrewal Haveli,  a man tying a turban while another man holds mirror for him.

Another painting which catches tourist attention is of a man and woman who seem to be passing a child in between. Some of these frescoes have been done in gold with the help of gold leafs.

Like all havelis in shekhawati region, the Kaniram Narsinghdas Tibrewal Haveli opens into a courtyard surrounded by corridors that leads to another larger courtyard which is surrounded by verandahs that lead to rooms.

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.

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

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.

Nand Lal Devra Haveli in Fatehpur

The worth seeing havelis in this place are Geori Shankar Haveli, Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli and Jagannath Singhania Haveli. There is also the Jagannath Singhania Chattri with beautiful garden which is worth visiting.

Nand Lal Devra Haveli in Fatehpur

Nand Lal Devra Haveli in Fatehpur  is richly adorned with beautiful paintings which are mainly in shades of blue and red. Exquisite murals and paintings that were worn out with age are now being restored by a French woman artist  named Nadine Le Prince, who wishes to preserve these medieval Rajput art.

From the walls outside the Haveli to the walls of the bedrooms, Nadine employed a number of people to restore and preserve these antique objects.

Nand Lal Devra Haveli has an interesting painted ceiling as you enter the house and nice paintings on the courtyard walls. There is a 17th century baori (step-well) near inside the haveli.

Religious Places in Fatehpur

The town has blessings of many religious mentors, including Dargah of Hazrat Nazmudin and Temple of Do-Janti Balaji Dham, which is famous for its exterior hand made stone bricks construction and for Lord Sun painting.

Mandawa is situated in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan and is popularly known as the open art gallery of Rajasthan due to magnificent murals and frescoes from mythology, legendary tales and contemporary lifestyle which adorn the havelis of this town.

Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli in Mandawa

Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli in Mandawa attracts the tourists from all over. Located quite close to the Jhunjhunwala Haveli in the south of town, the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli is famous for exotic images which are a unique creation.

Most of the images are defaced but still they evoke that vintage charm and ambiance of heritage rajasthan.

Interiors Adorned by the Frescoes

The interiors of the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli are adorned by the frescoes. From carved wooden gates to latticed windows, this haveli reflect the artistry and craftsmanship of the artisans.

Major Tourist Places in Mandawa

Besides the Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli there are other major tourist places nearby. There are tourist places like the Chowkhani Haveli, Bhagchandika Haveli, and Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli and the Newtia Haveli.

So explore the different tourist attractions of Mandawa and enjoy your Shekhawati tour to Rajasthan.

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

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.

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Fatehpur History

The Muslim Kayamkhani Nawab, Fateh Khan established Fatehpur in 1451. He constructed the fort of Fatehpur in 1449 and ruled up to 1474. It served as the capital of him.

Shekhawat Rajputs took it over in the 18th century.

Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli in Fatehpur

The Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli is a bewitching site for the travelers and the connoisseurs in Fatehpur, Rajasthan. The haveli has been exquisitely done.

This beautiful mansion houses a common meeting hall used for welcoming guests on the ground floor. You will love to explore a woman smoking hokkah and a camel drawn cart juxtaposed with a motor car in a the inner courtyard.

You can also see the filigree screens, the jharokas, meant to let the ladies of the house have a peek at the outside world, the doors of which were otherwise closed apparently.

Others Notable Havelis  and Places in Fatehpur

The others havelis, which are notable are Jagannath Singhania Haveli and Vishnunath Keria Haveli. The town has blessings of many religious mentors, it includes Dargah of Hazrat Nazmudin , Temple of Do-Janti Balaji Dham which is famous for its exterior hand made stone bricks construction and in-side Lord Sun painting etc

A number of Bawdis are also centres of attraction here in Fatehpur Rajasthan.

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The rooms of the haveli are painted in golden color and enriched with the famous wall paintings.

Jhujhunwala Haveli in Mandawa

It was built in 1859 and from then till today it has treasured the remnants of history in its well furnished and lavishly designed walls.

Lord Krishna can be seen here surrounded with Gopis or milkmaids and the riot of bright colors accentuates the beauty of the frescoes. These image of Krishna are one of the important paintings in the Haveli.

Lavishly Designed Rooms in Haveli

The lavishly designed rooms in the Jhunjhunwala Haveli are decorated with the royal portraits that exude a quaint regal ambiance.

Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mandawa has a carved wooden gate as its main entrance while the windows are latticed and carved.  The facades, gateways, courtyard walls, parapets and ceilings are covered with frescos that present a stunning sight.  This speaks volumes about the artistry and craftsmanship of the artisans.

Other Places to Visit in Mandawa

Besides these havelis in  Mandawa there are other major tourist places nearby. There are tourist places like the Chowkhani Haveli, Bhagchandika Haveli, Lakshmi Narayan Ladia Haveli,  Thakurji Temple, Raj Well, Tanu Manu Saraf Haveli, Harlalka Chattri etc .

You can explore these splendid tourist attractions of Mandawa while your tour to Rajasthan.

A number of Bawdis are also centers of attraction here.

Havelis in Fatehpur

The worth seeing havelis in this place are Geori Shankar Haveli, Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Nand Lal Devra Haveli and Jagannath Singhania Haveli. There is also the Jagannath Singhania Chattri, which has a beautiful garden worth visiting.

Jagannath Singhania Haveli in  Fatehpur

The Jagannath Singhania Haveli has some fine paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some British men holding guns. This haveli has special door rooms situated on the terrace which is open from all sides There is air-circulation from all sides and thus it remains cool naturally.

Exclusive “Baithak” in Haveli

The “Baithak” of  this haveli is  exclusive because it has 5 doors.  Other Baithak’s in the region have 3 doors only. There is room in Haveli “Baradari”  in Persian and Moghul architecture,  with 12 doors designed to allow the free draught of air through it. Persons of repute used it as a venue for formal and informal settings in hot weather.  It is also known as the ‘mehfil’ room.

Havelis Room – “Rangeen Kamra“

Other Room include Rangeen Kamra, which is also known as the colourful room. The speciality of this particular room is that it acts both as a secret chamber and is also renowned for its artistic beauty. The floors, walls as well as the ceilings are hand painted depicting stories based on the life of Lord Krishna.

The haveli has Naal on one side and Nohra on the other side which can be used as open space for parking, swimming pool and is large enough to construct the two together.

Havelis in Mandawa

The terrace of Castle Mandawa (Mandawa Fort)  holds a breathtaking view of town and the semi-arid plains beyond. Through the Havelis of the Chokhani, Goenkas and the Saraf are extravagantly painted, one of the oldest frescoes is within the fort itself.

Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa

The Gulab Rai Haveli has some of the best murals in Shekhawati on both the exterior and interior walls. The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, next to the State Bank of Bikaner, has interesting paintings of people using 20th century inventions.

Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa

One of the best-maintained havelis in all of  Shekhawati, the Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa, is a huge mansion divided into two parts. One part is occupied; the other lies vacant but is open to visitors.

Covered with Intricate and Beautiful Frescoes

The inside walls, arches, balconies, and jharokhas (windows) of the haveli are covered with intricate and beautiful frescoes. The predominant colors that rule the show are golden, yellow, blue, maroon, green, etc.

Like all havelis, the Chokhani Haveli  opens into a courtyard surrounded by verandahs that lead a bigger courtyard. This courtyard served as the inner quarters, the area where the women stayed and moved about freely.

The bigger second courtyard at Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa was the center of much of the household activities.