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THE PLACES

PARASRAMPURA
Parasrampura is a short excursion from Nawalgarh. Here, some of the earliest frescoes dating back to 1750 are painted in the interior of a temple and on the interior of a temple and on the dome of the chhatri dedicated to Shardul singh, a descendent of the founder of Shekhawati, Rao Shekhaji.

For those in the mood to ramble, towns like Chirawa in the rocky Aravali Environs, offer some grand havelis and a fort to feast the eyes upon.

BAGGAR
Located strategically at a cross-road, Baggar has a large reservoir, built by the Ojha family. Founded in the 15th century by the Nagar Pathans, Baggar was home for the Rungtas and Piramals.

CHURI AJITGARH
This town is known is for the several erotic frescoes painted behind doors, on the bedroom ceilings and on the walls. Considering the social constrictions of that time, these appear to have been the result of a very private and special effort.

Some examples of fine fresco work are evident in the Shiv Narain Nemani Baithak, Kothi Shiv Datt, Rai Jagan Lal Tibrewal Haveli and Ram Pratap Nemani Haveli.

CHIRAWA
Lying at a cross-road, Chirawa become popular as a trading town between Jhunjhunu and Loharu.

The Havelis worth seeing here are Rai Bahadur Tulsian Haveli, Nemani Haveli, Mangal Chand Dalmia Haveli, tara Chand keshar Dev Dalmia Haveli, Dulichand Kakrania Haveli, Bhola Ram Kakrania Haveli, Manohar Lal Vaidh Haveli, Kakrania Well and Sekhsaria grew wealthy on trade and build sprawling havelies here.

MUKUNDGARH
Built around a temple square, Mukundgarh has a good handicraft market. Besides textiles, the brassware and iron scissors made here, are of good quality. The fort is mow a heritage property. The kanoria and Ganeriwala Havelis carry fine examples of fresco painting.

FATEHPUR
Founded in the mid 15th century by a Kayamkhani Nawab, Fatehpur’s frescoes are unrivalled. The ones done on the walls of the Devra and Singhania Havelis, splendidy combine Indian and Western style. These carry inimitable mirror work at the entrance ways, with Japanese titles carrying Mount Fuji’s painting.

The Ram Gopal Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, Hukmi Chand Choudhri Haveli, Jalan and Bharatiya Haveli are well worth a visit.

CHURU
This town boasts of the Kanhaiya Lal Bagla Haveli (1870), the Kothari Haveli (1915) and the Surana Haveli with more than 1,100 doors and windows. The Poddar Haveli, Jain Temple, Balaji temple, Ganga temple, Churu fort, Taknet Chhatri (cenotaph), Nathji Ka Dhara, Sethani ka Johra, Nagarshree, Chandmal Banthia Haveli, Sagarmal Vaidya Haveli, Bajranglal Mantri Haveli, Jai Dayal Goenka haveli, Parakh Haveli, etc. are some places worth a visit.

PILANI
Once a small village, this town became famous as the home of the famous prosperous Birlas - one of India’s leading industrialists. Inside their haveli is a small museum.

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), museum, Shiva Ganga, Saraswati temple and the Panchwati temple are the suggested sites to visit.

RAMGARH
This townwas founded in the late 18th century by the Poddars. The dome of the Poddar cenotaph carries exquisitely painted scence from the Ramayana. The devotedly painted frescoes on the Shani-ji (Saturn) temple are splendid.

Worth seeing are also the Ganga temple, Tera Chand Ghanshyam Das Poddar Haveli, Baij Nath Ruia Haveli and Bagaria Haveli.

SURAJGARH
The 18th century fort, in a dilapidated condition and the painted temple and havelis here are the main attraction.

KAJRA
The 19th century havelis of the Kajaria family are monuments worth seeing.

ALSISAR & MALSISAR
Located on the northern most tip of Shekawati, These two towns were founded in the late and mid 18th centuries respectively. The style of the frescoes here and lively colour combinations are a treat for the eyes.

Also the forts in Alsisar & Malsisar, as well as the temple and the Jhunjunwala havelis are magnificent. Besides painted with ornamental traditional architecture are worth seeing in both the villages.

BISSAU
Founded in the 18th century, this town has fine havelis including the Sigtia, Khemka, Tibriwal and Kedia Havelis. The chhatris or cenotaphs of the thakurs are also attractive.

MEHANSAR
This 18th century town has some fine havelis such as the Sone-Chandi-ki-Sal and business shops built by the Poddars. The meenakari  work, the figures of birds and floral and tree motifs, as well as the gilded walls and ceiling leave the Nath Temple is another interesting place to visit.


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