Shekhawati region in western India, is famous for its mural paintings. It is like a huge open air gallery of painted walls, havelis and palaces in the vast expanse of the desert of Rajasthan in India. Mandwa is one such place, where every nooks and corner of the town, street, home has been painted with frescoes. We had been to one such ancient home where the interiors are beautifully painted.
Here the theme is based on royal army of Rajasthan Kings. The paintings show royal assembly.
Even the ceiling is painted with floral designs.
Here the theme is based on royal army of Rajasthan Kings. The paintings show royal assembly.
Even the ceiling is painted with floral designs.
What lovely, colorful paintings and such a beautiful place -- another beautiful place!! Marvelous captures as always, Rajesh! Have a great week!
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe paintings are very beautiful. I like the ceiling paintings as well as the ones on the walls.
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ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful as always.
These murals painings are very interesting.
Have a nice day!!
kudos to the govt for preserving all these treasures for generations to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love it. Continuing my cultural lesson of India.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful place and lovely murals. thanks for sharing your world.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: That is very nice art forms.
ReplyDeleteTruly, a work of art....
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Lovely murals.
ReplyDeleteThe mind is captured!
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Comfort Spiral
I click enlarged the pictures...the paintings are beautiful.Thanks for sharing this beautiful post .
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me. These are astounding.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Rajesh. It must be wonderful to see a whole town painted like this.
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Absolutely marvelous! Your space is a treasure trove richly featuring some of the finest masterpieces of Indian history!
ReplyDeleteThese murals are absolutely gorgeous. It would be wonderful to see them in person.
ReplyDeleteWow - those painted interiors are delightful! So gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Did u stay at one of these houses, or are they open for viewing?
ReplyDeleteAnu: Some of these places are converted into hotels. I stayed in one such place and it was maintained well. Stay was good.
ReplyDeletesuch wonderful details~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice - lots of details.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, it must be incredible to be able to stand there and study those up close and in detail.;)
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Buona giornata.
Myriam
They are stunning! I love this celing - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks so grand !
ReplyDeletewhat an wonderful example of exquisite art!
ReplyDeletelove the wall designs.. esp bcos i paint indian art patterns :)
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What lovely, colorful paintings and such a beautiful place
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Hi Rajesh, I always enjoy your blog and seeing more of India. Those paintings are incredible. Even the ceiling is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Beaautiful! It would be hard to know where to look next; and I'm sure a person could spent hours trying to see it all.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! I've seen some beautiful paintings in India, but these are awesome!!
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Very fine! I'd guess these paintings give a lot of insight with regard to the times they were made.
ReplyDeleteSuch detailing and the paint looks as fresh.
ReplyDeleteAgain, what an artwork !
ReplyDeleteWe have an Indian shop here in Waterloo which sells mostly handmade products from a little town in India which is supported by the shop. Inside it's all decorated with beautiful carved Indian furniture, a fountain, it doesn't look like a shop at all, it is just a place where you think you would be in India.
Fantastic patterns and paitings rajesh! Those were marvelous treasures of showcasing history and art.
ReplyDeleteThe paintings are so fantastic and it is always a pleasure to view these ancient paintings as they tell stories of the past.
ReplyDeleteMoghal architecture had a lot of ceiling art and the reason behind this is the seating arrangements and the hookha....:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous paintings, so nice and precious! Beautiful images, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all appreciating these beautiful paintings. People still stay inside these houses and they do allow visitors to see these paintings.
ReplyDeleteI've been there, it's an amazing place! Beautiful havelis and frescoes everywhere!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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Liz @ MLC
There are plenty of Indian shops and restaurants here in Dubai with such interior design..
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nice historical arts. i hope that every country should preserve it.
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The murals are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work of art. Thanks for sharing.
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Those are beautiful murals. I love the painting too.
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That is so gorgeous!!
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Gorgeous, Rajesh! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings!
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They are stunning. Great photos.
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The views are from the other side of the world - and of warriors and leaders from a long ago time. Stunning as they sit up so high, and full of rubies, too!
ReplyDeletesuch lovely patterns.
ReplyDeleteDid you watch the opening ceremony? The little boy on the boy is fantastic.
So much wonderful detail. I always enjoy travelling with you and seeing things I won't get to see in person in this life.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this ancient paintings.
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