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| Reputed
across the world as 'the open art gallery' of Rajasthan,
the area of Shekhawati in Rajasthan
includes several villages and towns. The entire area offers
soem of the most eleborate havelis, exquisite frescoes,
step wells and temples. Historical events, personages,
battle scenes, and folk heroes were painted in the havelis
in great details. Rao Shekha, the founder of Shekhawati,
came to power at the young age of 12 and established a
reign that lasted 43 years. |
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| Places
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Nawalgarh |
| Nawalgarh
offers a unique fusion of tradtions with modernity.
The town is located in the semi arid North-Eastern
part of Rajasthan where every dune
vibrates with legend. The colorful bazaars of Nawalgarh
in Rajasthan offers the largest
number of painted havelies in Shekhawati
that gives it a unique charm. You will
be amazed to as you visit the mansions covered with
frescoes depicting the whole gamut on social and
religious life, where history is painted with humor.
Major attcations of the place include Aath (eight)
Haveli complex, Anandilal Poddar haveli, Jodhraj
Patodia haveli, Chokhani haveli and hotel Roop Niwas
Palace. |
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Mukundgarh
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visit to Shekhawati is incomplete unless you visit
the fascinating town of Mukundgarh in Rajasthan.
This is the town where the finest of Shekhawati's
frescoes can be seen. It offers interesting havelies
and a sprawling fort of Rajasthan that has now been
converted into a heritage hotel. You can also shop
for exquisite local handicrafts and brass and iron
scissors. |
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Mandawa
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The
sprawling Mandawa Castle dates back to the medieval
time. It offers breathtaking views of the town that
are sure to leave you spellbound. The havelis in
the castle include Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia
havelis and are reputed for their frescos and designs.
A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna
and his cows leads to the bazar. There is also a
temple dedicated to Shiva that deserves more than
a brief visit.
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