Shekhawati, located 125 kms to the north west of Jaipur, is spread over three destricts of Rajasthan, namely Churu, Sikar and Jhunjhunu. The flourishing story of Shekhawati started in the later 18th century with the development of the overland caravan trade route links. The principle commercial line followed were: the Delhi via Bhiwani in Hissar(the greatest easter mart of Rajputana) to via Rani (Taranagar), the other via Churu, Ratangarh and Sujangarh to Phalodi, Nagaur, Jodhpur and Pali in Marwar.

The exquisite painted monuments of Shekhawati, constructed during the last three centuries demonstrate outstanding examples of art and architecture . Today they depict one of the most important phases of art, architectural and cultural history of Rajasthan.

Build with lot of passion, money and skilled workmanship the painted havelis have suffered destruction owing to the entire region being abandoned within the last few decades. As precious cultural heritage, they need to be protected carefully, both from vagaries of nature and vandalism of man.

For the past several years, the Morarka Foundation has sponsored the annual 'Shekhawati Festival' as an opportunity to highlight the region's fantastic array of culture and bring in much needed money and opportunity for the people who live here. This year's Shekhawati Festival gives special attention to the organic farm industry that has developed here. We welcome our visitors not only to come and SEE Shekhawati, but to TASTE a bit of the region's rich flavors while you are here.