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The city of Mandawa, founded in the mid 18th century, was once a town
inhabited by the rich merchant families. The wealthy and dominant
merchants constructed massive havelis, adorned with beautiful wall
paintings, for the purpose of their residence. However, with time,
the merchants moved on and migrated to other areas, leaving the beautiful
havelis in the shadows of anonymity. Still, the magnificence of these
havelis did not diminish and now they have become a major tourist
attraction of the city. Read on this Mandawa city guide to get further
information about this city:
The beautiful wall paintings that decorate the havelis of Mandawa
in Rajasthan, India, have seen the themes changing from time to time.
In the earlier days, mythology dominated the themes of the frescoes,
displaying local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling
scenes, etc. 19th century saw the themes being changed to reflect
the British (Raj) influence on the Indian culture. The traditional
subjects were exchanged for cars, trains, balloons, telephones, gramophones,
English men in hunting attires and portraits of the haveli owners
immaculately dressed, etc.
Apart from the havelis, another major feature of Manawa is its massive
fort, now converted into a heritage hotel. The archway of the fort
is painted with fascinating paintings, depicting Lord Krishna and
his cowherds. Displaying architectural brilliance, each wing of the
fort is set up with a different theme. Exquisite wall paintings and
amazing mirror work adorn the rooms of the fort. Mandawa travel and
tourism will take you on a ride of architectural brilliance and artistic
genius. Even if you do not have a penchant for art, you will still
marvel at the beauty and splendor of the various monuments in the
city.
Location : District Jhunjhunu, North Rajasthan, 168 Km from Jaipur
and 250 Km from New Delhi
Must Visit : various Havelis and Mandawa Castle
Temperature : Max 45 ºC, Min 25 ºC (summer); Max 22 ºC,
Min 10 ºC (winter)
Languages : Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Ideal Time : October to March is the ideal time to visit Mandawa
Mandawa STD Code : 01592
Clothing : Light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for
winter.
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