Kanhaiyalal Bagla Haveli is a beautiful structure, which stands on the south of the main bazaar. Constructed in around 1880, the haveli represents the finest lattice work and architectural styles in the entire Shekhawati region. The murals and wall paintings of the haveli depict Dhola and Maru, the romantic couple from folk tales, on a camel. The walls of the haveli are also adorned with the episodes of Dhola- Maru, the lovers fleeing on their camel.
Kanhaiyalal Bagla Haveli is a beautiful structure, which stands on the south of the main bazaar in the region of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Constructed in around 1880, the haveli represents the finest lattice work and architectural styles in the entire Shekhawati region. The murals and wall paintings of the haveli depict Dhola and Maru, the romantic couple from folk tales, on a camel. The walls of the haveli are also adorned with the episodes of Dhola- Maru, the lovers fleeing on their camel.
There are direct buses from Delhi and other major cities of Rajasthan to Churu/Jhunjhunu. Regular trains are available from Delhi and Jaipur towards Jhunjhunu. The nearest Airport to the site is located at Jaipur, 113 Km.
Location of the Haveli :
This Haveli is located just South of main bazaar in Churu City, District Churu, Rajasthan.
History & Architecture of the Haveli :
It was built in around 1880 A.D. It is considered as the most beautifully decorated Haveli in the entire Shekhawati region. Its walls are adorned with beautiful paintings depicting Dhola and Maru (the legendary lovers) fleeing on a Camel and trying to escape from wicked Umra-Sumra. The paintings of Sassi and Punnu (the legendary lovers) fleeing on a horse back are on its side.
A Mosque known as Jama Masjid is situated to the Southwest of this Haveli. A Muslim Haveli adorned with non-figurative work is also located to the Southwest of this Haveli.
Monuments in Shekhawati, The realm of lovely havelis, harking back to the yester years, epitomizes the beauty of Shekhawati – a region that comprises of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. It is a major landmark tourist destination of colourful Rajasthan. Once the bastion of Rao Shekha, this magnificent land, located on the North of Rajasthan, derives its nomenclature from the former. Shekhawati Tourism is a tourist's paradise. The land is laced with innumerable beautiful havelis or grand mansions that are guaranteed to capture one's imagination. It is a haven for a true connoisseur of art and architecture. A riot of colours encapsulates the spirit of this vibrant landscape. Exquisitely embellished havelis mushroomed during the eighteenth century and former half of the twentieth. Mythology and fauna lies at the very core of this wonderful art. Tales narrating the valour of Lord Rama and the miracles of Lord Krishna unfold on a journey of these marvellous mansions. The region also houses towering forts, baoris, and shrines, besides the ubiquitous havelis.
