Nawalgarh
On the west
of the fort are a group of havelis know numerically as aath havelis,
aath meaning eight. The frescos on these havelis are not the best
examples but they show the transition in painting styles through
the periods. One of the paintings depicts a steam locomotive while
other show mammoth images of elephants, horses and camels. Opposite
these havelis is situated the Muraraka Haveli, which shows off some
very fine painting including the miniature paintings from the Krishna
legends. The haveli is has no occupants and the courtyard is usually
locked unless some function is taking place. To the north is Hem
Raj Kulwal Haveli. Built in 1931 the haveli depicts at the entrance
portraits of the Kulwal family and also that Indian leaders like
Gandhi and Nehru. The windows are bordered by very colourful architraves.
An ornate silver gate leads to the inner courtyard, which has some
fine paintings mostly of religious themes. A local caretaker will
let you in for a small tip. Quite close to it is the Khedwal Bhawan,
which features some striking mirror and blue tile work at the entrance
to the inner courtyard. Some frescos depicting a locomotive engine
crossing a bridge and a woman on a swing in festivities of Teej
Festival are seen on some of the walls. Also seen is the story of
legendary lovers Dhola Maru on an outside wall. Morarka Haveli,
which thrown open its doors to public only recently charges Rs 75
for entrance. The haveli displays some very well preserved paintings
of Ramayana legends. Other notable havelis are Bhagton ki choti
Haveli, Parusrampuria Haveli, Dharni Dhakra Haveli, Chhauchharia
Haveli, Hira Lal Sarowgi Haveli and Geevrajka Haveli. Dr Ramnath
A Poddar Haveli Museum, admission Rs 40, active maintains and adds
new wall paintings. Though some painting may be of doubtful legitimacy.
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