Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. Mandawa is very much known for its Forts and Havelis, showcasing beautiful architecture and culture of by gone era. Most of the Havelis was built during 17th and 20th century belongs to rich merchants of those days depicting rich beautiful art effects and intricate carvings.
All Havelis in Mandawa is open art gallery with its gorgeously painted walls, some of the Havelis are mentioned below :-
• Sewaram Saraf Haveli - it is 100 years old Haveli famous for its architecture and paintings, Bollywood movies shooting one of the destination.
• Ram Pratap Nemani Haveli - interior and exterior both has unique artifacts and frescos, also adorned with paintings.
• Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli - depicting Indra Devi and Lord Shiva.
• Murmuria Haveli - haveli has paintings of many things such as trains, cars, etc.
• Jhunjhunwala Haveli - this Haveli features a striking gold leaf painted room.
• Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli - this Haveli has beautiful picture of Maharaja stroking his moustaches.
• Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli - decoration of inner and outer walls is perhaps finest in Shekhawati.