Shekhawati Region
Converted haveli in Samode
Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan
Located north of Jaipur along an old camel caravan route are a series of small towns. In this semi-arid region are minor forts and some incredible havelis - mansions of wealthy merchants, mostly dating from the 1800's-1900's. Some of the havelis were open to visitors, giving us a chance to view the incredible murals painted on the exterior as well as the walls of the two inner courtyards. While some havelis have been converted to hotels, too many have fallen in disrepair or even stripped of their intricately carved windows, doorways.
Read more about my trip to the Shekhawati region on my travelblog
See more my Flickr Shekhawti album
Located north of Jaipur along an old camel caravan route are a series of small towns. In this semi-arid region are minor forts and some incredible havelis - mansions of wealthy merchants, mostly dating from the 1800's-1900's. Some of the havelis were open to visitors, giving us a chance to view the incredible murals painted on the exterior as well as the walls of the two inner courtyards. While some havelis have been converted to hotels, too many have fallen in disrepair or even stripped of their intricately carved windows, doorways.
Read more about my trip to the Shekhawati region on my travelblog
See more my Flickr Shekhawti album
Inner courtyard
Preparing for a wedding
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Hindu mythical murals
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Some murals featured the European innovations. The artist may have never even seen the car or train they were painting.
Mirrors in Bala Kila
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Painted ceiling at the hotel Mandawa
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Chhatri of Thakur Sardul Singh battle scenes - mid 18th century
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© Melissa Enderle 2014
