-Shekhawati’s
magnificent havelis or mansions, built by
rich merchants of the region, display a
unique architectural style
-The
havelis, painted predominantly in the blue,
maroon, yellows,green and indigo have beautiful
wall paintings that adorn their walls.
Shekhawati’s magnificent
havelis or mansions, 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 the blue, maroon,
yellows,green and indigo have beautiful wall paintings that
adorn their walls.
The earlier wall paintings (1830 A.D. -1900 A.D.)were largely
based on the mythological themes, depicting local legends,
animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse
of everday life.
The turn of the 19th century saw the appearance of new motifs,
an outcome of the 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 gods, 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 travelers.
