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This is a semi desert region in north Rajasthan and it is situated
entirely in the triangle between Delhi-Bikaner-Jaipur. Shekhawati is
a region and not just a town or fort; it takes its name after its
ruler Rao Shekha. Shekhawati means the garden of Shekha.
The towns of Shekhawati are eminent for their amazing painted
havelis. Such is the appeal of the havelis that this region is
dubbed as "open art gallery of Rajasthan". The plethora of painted
Havelis in rich artistic tradition makes it commendable and
fascinating. Most of the buildings are dated from 18th century to
early 20th century. The Shekhawati landscape is dotted with so many
havelis that tracking them is something like a treasure hunt.
Various forms of fine art adorn the walls and the ceilings of these
structures, complimenting the otherwise flat and barren land. The
havelis are noted for their frescos depicting mythological themes
and that of huge animals. Some later day frescos shows the arrival
of the British and highlighting steam locomotives and train
doubtlessly for the benefit of those members of the household who
did not travel to distance places by train or see this newly
introduced mode of transport.
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