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Located
in the heart of the Shekhawati region, Mandawa is an excellent
base for those seeking to discover what is known as "The Open
Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan". This area is famous for the plethora
of plain red havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich artistic
tradition of this region known as Shekhawati. Havelis at Shekhawati
built by rich merchants of the region, display a unique architectural
style that evolved around the courtyards to ensure safety and
privacy of the women folk and protection from the heat of the
long and harsh summers. The havelis, painted predominantly in
blue, maroon, yellow green and indigo have beautiful wall paintings
that adorn their walls. The earlier wall paintings (1830 A.D.
- 2900 A.D.) were largely based on the mythological themes,
depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling
scenes and a glimpse of everyday life. The turn of 19th century
saw the appearance of new motifs, an outcome of Raj's influence
upon the Indian culture. Now, cars replaced elephants and traditional
Indian miniatures mingled with naturalism of western paintings
to produce interesting hybrid results. The mythological themes
depicting wars, heroes, epics and legends were substituted by
European oleographs, lithographs and photographs. Trains, cars,
balloons, telephones, gramophones, English men in hunting attires
and portraits of the haveli owners primely dressed, were painted
all over the walls - thus making the havelis interesting for
both Indian and foreign travellers.
General
Info
Population: 20717
Languages: Hindi and English
Climate :
Like the rest of Rajasthan, Mandawa too has an extreme
climate. The summers can be very hot with the mercury touching
40.5°C, whereas winters can be chilly and the temperature
can fall below 10°C.
Best time to visit :
October to March. |
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Fort Of
Mandawa
Founded in the 18th century, the medieval fort of Mandawa
dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with
Lord Krishna and his cows. The Chokhani and Ladia havelis and
the street with Saraf havelis are some of the splendid examples
of this region's havelis.
Mandawa provides the visitors with a sense of discovery at every
turn; battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below,
a whimsical peacock weather van, and an arched window that overlooks
the verdant garden visited by peacocks. Most importantly, the
fact that no two rooms are alike in the palace here. In the
zenana or women's quarters, one room offers antique murals,
another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of
walls that are seven feet thick. Looking out from the window
of the turret room, it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits
that once roamed freely here. Little wonder then that the family
crest contains the motto, 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which translates
into 'the brave shall inherit the earth'.
Havelis
The Binsidhar Newatia Haveli has some curious paintings on its
outer eastern wall-a boy using a telephone, and a European woman
in a car driven by a chauffeur. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli has
some defaced erotic images. |
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Nawalgarh
Nawalgarh is situated around 37 km south of Mandawa and is famous
for its fort, built in 1737. Other attractions here include
havelis of Anandi Lal Poddar, Aath Haveli, Hem Raj Kulwal Haveli,
Bhagton Ki Haveli, and Khedwal Bhavan.
Parsurampura
Parsurampura is located some 43 km south east of Mandawa and
has the distinction of having the best-preserved and oldest
paintings in the Shekhawati region.
Dundlod
Dundlod is situated around 30 southeast of Mandawa and is famous
for its fort and havelis. The attractions in this place include
the Jagathia Haveli, Satyanarayan Temple, and Tuganram Goenka
Haveli apart from the Dundlod fort and palace.
Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters and the largest town
in the Shekhawati region. The town was founded by the Kaimkhani
nawabs in the mid-15th century, and stayed under their control
until it was taken by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh in 1730.
The major attractions in the city include the Khetri Mahal,
Bihariji Temple, Modi Haveli, and Kaniram Narsinghdas Tiberwala
Haveli. |
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By Road
: 250 kms from Delhi, 170 kms from Jaipur.
By Air : Jaipur, the nearest airport is 170 kms away.
By Rail:
Jaipur offers the nearest railway station from Mandawa.
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