Thursday, November 4, 2010

NathmaljI Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

This late 19th century haveli (mansion) is located in Jaisalmer (State: Rajasthan). The carvings on the interior as well as exterior of this haveli is magnificent. The designers exhibited high level of quality and skill in executing the massive haveli. (Click on images for bigger view)

Even though it is built with a single building plan, the architectural brilliance is such that the two wings were built differently. However, the two wings seem to have faultless harmony.

The carvings on the window are carved out with great precision.
The walls are ornamented with stone figurines of horses, flowers, birds, elephants and interesting patterns that resemble extravagant pieces of art.

55 comments:

  1. I'm not sure 'mansion' is a good enough description of this magnificent structure. Was it built as a home?

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  2. Amazing skill !
    The Jharoka is breathtaking. Thanks for the wonderful photographs.

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  3. nice haveli design..simple yet complicated!how do you discover such hidden places?

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  4. Your architectural heritage never ceases to impress. Stunning!
    xoxo

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  5. Anonymous13:47

    i like the silhouete of man..great!
    nice day, dearest
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  6. I'm not sure I already told you that Jaisalmer is my favourite city in India! :-)

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  7. The window is so beautiful Rajesh. The carvings look like lace!

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  8. An amazing structure. thanks for sharing your world.

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  9. Interesting photos.Greetings Andrzej.

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  10. I would probably get dizzy in India. All those patterns fighting for the attention. Extravagant indeed.

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  11. Lovely blue sky - and a beautiful building!

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  12. Magnificent architecture and gorgeous blue skies! Terrific post as always, Rajesh! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. Great captures!! Marvelous architecture once again...

    Pixellicious Photos

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  14. I am enjoying all the images from India.

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  15. Fabulous building and how interesting that they could build to halves seperatly but comes together so well.

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  16. All the temple and buildings there are so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
    My skies

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  17. That's a beautiful mansion and so elegant with the intricate carvings.

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  18. The carvings look exquisite. Thank you for sharing this beautiful haveli!

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  19. Anonymous01:53

    Love the balconied windows.

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  20. Lovely blue sky in the background, makes the building even more exquisite.

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  21. Just beautiful architecture!
    The carvings on the window are stunning!
    I would love to visit India.

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  22. It's beautiful. Great shots.

    Have a great weekend.

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  23. it looks grand and beautiful! have a good weekend!

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  24. beautiful images thanks for pposting. XXX Don

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  25. Wonderful architectural photos, as always. You have a good eye and the knowledge to go along with it!

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  26. The carvings on your historical buildings ARE pieces of art!

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  27. Beautiful, Rajesh. I am continually amazed at all the different beautiful places you find to photograph.

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  28. a very intelligent kind of art...great carvings and fantastic architecture!

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  29. Very interesting. Great workmanship.

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  30. such delicate work! amazing!!

    happy deepavali!!

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  31. Oh wow, that's a beautiful structure. The intricate work on the jharoka is awesome.

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  32. Quite a mansion, amazing architecture!!
    SkyWatch

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  33. What a magnificent haveli! Have yet to go to Jaisalmer.

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  34. Anonymous13:32

    What a wonderful window and balcony - so exquisite!

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  35. Beautiful, love the carvings and detail is just wonderful.

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  36. Oh I love the beautiful balcony. Would imagine a princess standing there.

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  37. Marvellous architecture. Happy Diwali!

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  38. Magnificent architecture and gorgeous blue skies! amazing architecture!!

    have a nice weekend

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  39. I love those balcony windows.

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  40. Wonderful Photos! So different from how things are built here in Norway :)

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  41. The building is full of complex details that are of a classic age. Likewise, the resulting shadows are complex and many - and beautiful!

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  42. Your ShadowShots are always so ornate! Just wonderful!!

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  43. Simply stunning, however the motorcycle looks out of place in front of this old relic!

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  44. Gorgeous building, such detail!

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  45. Thanks to all for appreciating this intricately carved beautiful haveli.

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  46. A very famous monument, very beautiful captures!

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  47. loved the beautiful shot of intricately carved haveli.

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  48. They are just beautiful. :D

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  49. Got to go to this exotic destination or rather apart from Ajmer and Jaipur i have missed out others

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  50. Thanks to all for appreciating this intricately carved beautiful haveli.Must visit place.

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  51. nice...but more images would have been appreciated!!


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