We were in front of magnificent Patwon ki Haveli. This was built by Guman Chand Patwathe well-renowned dealers in brocade, gold and silver embroidery during those times. Built between 1800 and 1860 this five-storey mansion has five suites for the five sons of the merchant.
This beautiful sandstone mansion is carved and pieced together with in different patterns. This difference is undone by the perfect harmony in architecture. 
The lavish haveli showcases their beauty of craftsmanship in the stone carving. It surely hypnotizes one and all with its charm. No two windows are same.
Every window has something different to offer. It reflects the unique architecture of traditional Jaisalmer. The splendid monument adds to the old glory and grandeur of the place.
It is not possible to capture every detail of this marvel in camera. One has to be there in person to really enjoy it.
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Wow.. What an intricate work. true Rajesh.. One has to be in person to enjoy its beauty. But you have done enough justice to bring it to us.. Thanks..!
Just awesome.
nice and royal!
These are stunning structures, the details are so intricate.
I often wonder how you can travel so much, you must be fortunate enough to have a sound economy and a lot of free time.;))
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I'm always impressed by the beauty of these ornaments!
Extravaganza is the word i agree! It looks like stone lace, beautiful!
This is a magnificent structure. The whole is simply stunning. The details you were able to capture are fascinating.
Remember visiting these Haveli's in the year 2002. Magnificent intricate architecture. Those days I had film roll & photo prints. Must be lying in some carton some where !
Digital Cameras have transformed photography with features like edit, sharpen,add color,brighten etc etc.
Well, you've certainly done a good job showing us the grandeur of this place...it really is quite unbelievable. I wonder how long it took to build this! Can't imagine living in a place so ornate!
Wow! Awesome pics, Rajesh .. These are so beautiful, great job :)
...but your photos are great and makes me feel like I am there looking at the intricate details.
Beautiful pictures! Jaisalmer has some lovely buildings.
I think you did an excellent job of capturing the exquisite mansion.
What an incredible place, Rajesh! And as always your captures are awesome! What a beautiful look at your world! Have a great week!
Sylvia
Such beautiful grandeur.
The differing facades at each window are, indeed, unique. Each of the five sons was very fortunate to have a separate suite of his own to call home.
it sure is amazing!
Wow - so much ornate beauty! Fabulous details in these shots.
Hi Rajesh! Fabulous! I wonder if my daughter, who has just returned from a Rajasthan trip, has seen this...
Blogtrotter Two wanders currently around pre-historical Corsica, where it seems all this mess around will be leading us to... ;). Enjoy and have a wonderful week!
Wow! Beautiful photos, stunning work of art, a true marvel.
Fantastic!
It definitely is a great place.
Wow what a beautiful windows !
Such windows we do not have here in the Netherlands...
Greetings from Holland,
Anna
The detail is as impressive as the structure itself. Marvellous.
Now that's a mansion! what beautiful details and arquitecture.
P is for...
Marvelous!! Very intricate and so decorative!! Looks like a posh place to live in!!
imPRESSive.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
This is unbelieveable architecture! I agree that it must be stunning to be right there in front of it. Have a phenomenal week,
Leslie
abcw team
Those times bore many witnesses of excellence and royal outlook.Very sad to say,our buildings today are very unhealthy.
These buildings are so beautiful and the parts you show are like made of lace instead of sandstone.
wow - really amazing
That certainly is worth seeing, nice shots.
Beautiful structures! India is filled with so many of these.
With Patwon ki Haveli you created the Perfect P post for us, Rajesh!
My God, that is truly magnificient!
Magnificent, opulence and craftsmanship. I love the subtle differences in the windows.
I definitely agree with you, you have to see this in person, it's just gorgeous!
The creativity of the old cannot be matched by the new dont you think?
Pheno
Very intricate design, it takes more than someone with creative talent to do this! awesome!
Very creative design of the mansion. It's beautiful and rare design.
Thank you all for appreciating the wonderful craftsmanship.
Zuzana: Some of these travels are which I have done earlier.
Such beautiful architecture! ♥
Oh how beautiful! Such intricate carving!
WOWOWOWOW! Amazing!
Now this is one awesome piece of architecture. You continue to amaze me with ll of the gorgeous buildings you share with us week after week. This has to be one of the finest you have shown us. I love it. genie
Wow -- this is just amazing. Such intricacy!
What beautiful ornate architecture!
out of sight architecture!!
This really is an architectural marvel. I remember trying to capture the full height of this building back in the days when I had a camera that couldn't zoom out.:)
Love these pictures, Rajesh.
very beautiful
Your pictures took me bak to 2003, when I stood there, amazed at those artistic buildings. I was simply standing inside the courtyard, looking up and wondering, how did they live here? How many people would have manned this mansion?
And where all they have disappeared!
Beautiful captures, I will cherish this page.
Vetrimagal/Gardenerat60
Yes! I had been to this place and my reaction was the same! It is so very awesome!
Stunning!!! What details!
Thank you all for the appreciation. It is pleasure to watch the so intricately carved mansion.
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