Eid week-end I had a lovely trip to the
Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The semi-desert region of Shekhawati is a
colourful fantasy having a fascinating uniquely of its own. The open
air art gallery, as it is popularly called is famous for its
plethora of painted havelis, all commendable pieces of the rich
artistic traditional of this region. 'Shekhawati', meanings the land of
Shekhs clan derives its name from Rao Shekha (1433 A.D.-1488 A.D. ) a
section of the Kachhwaha family of Jaipur. Earlier a part of the former
Jaipur state, it now comprises of the districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar.
Havelis: 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 AD -1900 AD)were largely based on the mythological themes, depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse of everyday life.To see photos and know more, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/reema.sarin
Havelis: 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 AD -1900 AD)were largely based on the mythological themes, depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse of everyday life.To see photos and know more, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/reema.sarin
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