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Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli in Mandawa – Famous for Unique and Exotic Images of Interiors

Dec 7

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The town of Mandawa was founded and inhabited by Shekhawati Rajputs in the 18th century.

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.

Mandawa Havelis

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.

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Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli in Fatehpur, Sikar – Beautiful Frescos and Well Maintained Haveli

Dec 2

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The town of Fatehpur in Shekhawati region has its share of havelis, but few are as beautiful with fresco and well maintained as those in nearby towns like Mandawa.

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.

Fatehpur Havelis 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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Jhunjhunwala Haveli in Mandawa, Shekhawati – Famous For Well Furnished and Lavishly Designed Walls

Nov 26

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Jhunjhunwala Haveli is situated in Mandawa in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It attracts tourists from entire world.

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

Jhujhunwala Haveli in Mandawa

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.

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Jagannath Singhania Haveli in Fatehpur, Sikar – Famous for Fine Paintings and Exclusive Rooms

Nov 25

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Fatehpur is a town in Sikar district in Rajasthan.  It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway 11. It is famous for grand havelis with frescos, which is specialty of the Shekhawati region.

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.

Havelis in Fatehpur

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.

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Chokhani Haveli in Mandawa, Jhunjhunu – Best Maintained Havelis in Shekhawati Region

Nov 24

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Mandawa, established in the 18th century, is a nice town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan with some of the most excellent havelis and forts.

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

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.

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