Exploring Shekhawati: Rajasthan’s open-air art gallery of frescoed havelis
The Shekhawati region in northern Rajasthan, known as the world's largest open-air art gallery, is renowned for its 18th–20th century merchant havelis adorned with intricate frescoes. Travelers can explore towns like Churu, where historic havelis have been restored into heritage accommodations, offering immersive cultural experiences. The frescoed walls depict a blend of local and foreign influences, reflecting the region's rich mercantile history and artistic legacy.
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“This haveli is at least a hundred years old, so are the frescos in your room,” the bellman tells me proudly as he opens the low-hung wooden door that requires you to bow to enter. After five hours on the road from Delhi, I am eager to rest before heading out to explore Churu, one of several towns where you can experience the faded grandeur of Shekhawati. Often described as the world’s largest open-air art gallery, this region in northern Rajasthan is known for its dense concentration of 18th–20th Century merchant havelis hand-painted with intricate frescoes.What I do not yet realise is that my exploration has already begun, right here inside my room at Malji Ka Kamra, one of several havelis now restored as heritage hotels.
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