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1)Qureshi Farm
The livestock farm was founded in October 2011 and
was officially inaugurated by the local MLA Bharu
Khan and Senior Yaqub Haji on 30 April 2012. The
project 'Empower people through Goat farming via
social media' had landed the owner Akbar Khan
Qureshi as the Top 3 humanitarian projects worldwide
by Nations United. The farm conducts research on
breed development and keeps pedigree of Indian goats
and sheeps.
2)Nadine Le Prince Cultural Centre
A haveli was purchased by French artist Nadine Le
Prince. It was constructed in 1802 by a rich family
of traders, the Deora, who were also officers at the
court of the local Maharaja. Since 1999, Nadine Le
Prince has completely restored the palace and all
the frescoes. She is also doing much to conserve and
restore the heritage of havelis throughout
Shekhawati, working with other organizations to give
the havelis a second life.
The Kala Dirga Gallery of Contemporary Art features
pieces made by artists about India; the Saraswati
Gallery covers traditional themes of Rajasthan,
through painting. There are two little Tribal Art
Galleries exhibiting the artistic work of tribes, as
Patachitras and Madhubani. The aim of the project is
to offer the visitor a large view of works and
visions of India; the exhibited artists have very
different origins: from France, from Jaipur Fine Art
School and local Shekhawati painters.
Le Prince has also started a program of artists in
residence and plans to arrange other cultural
events, such as dance and music shows, to make this
delightful palace become a lively place for art in
all forms.
3)The Dwarkadheesh Temple
The Dwarkadheesh temple popularly known as 'Asharam
Temple' was founded in 19th century by the sons of
Seth Asharam Ji Poddar in memory of their father.
The wall paintings of this temple are representative
of the well-known Shekhawati Wall paintings also
known as 'Open Air Art Gallery'.
The Haveli
Though in an extreme state of worsening, it has a
rare depiction of an erotic painting.
1)The Jagannath Singhania Haveli
The Jagannath Singhania Haveli was constructed from
1857 to 1860. It's 50 feet tall and has some fine
paintings of Radha and Krishna and shows some
British men holding guns.
• It has a special nine-door room on the terrace
which is open from all sides. There is air
circulation from all sides and thus it remains cool
naturally.
• Baithak: It has five doors which are restricted to
this haveli. Other baithaks in the region have three
doors only.
• Bara dari: A baradari, in Persian and Mughul
architecture, is a building or room with 12 doors
designed to allow the free draught of air through
it. Persons of status used it as a venue for formal
and informal settings in hot weather. It is also
known as the ‘mehfil’ room. The men would occupy the
base area. There is an exclusive provision made for
the women to sit upstairs in privacy.
• Rangeen Kamra: It is also known as the colourful
room. The specialty of this particular room is that
it acts both as a secret chamber and is also famous
for its artistic beauty. The floors, walls as well
as the ceilings are hand-painted portraying stories
based on the life of Lord Krishna.
• Bhuran: It is also known as the underground safety
room. It acts like a safe deposit valve which is
closed from all sides.
The haveli has Naal on one side and Nohra on the
other, which can be used as open space for parking,
swimming pool and is large enough to construct the
two together. The others havelis, which are notable
are Harkishan Das Saraogi Haveli and Vishnunath
Keria Haveli. The town has blessings of many
religious mentors, it includes Dargah of Hazrat
Nazmudin, Temple of Do-Janti Balaji Dham. It has a
few workshops which repair and create antique
furniture and other stuff for sale.
2)Saraf Haveli
This haveli was built around 200 years back. It is
well-known among tourist visiting fatehpur
shekhawati. The walls are wonderfully ornamented
with original wall paintings. Its wooden doors are
aesthetically crafted.
3)Sitaram Kedia Ki Haveli
This haveli was founded by Seth Shree Bohitram
Kedia,grandfather of Late Sitaram Kedia, Rajendra
Kumar Kedia is famous author and book lover he and
his son Anurag Kedia are current owners of this
haveli. Haveli has two courtyards a garden with
fountain at back and Naals on both side, wall
paintings are traditional it also has a library and
modern baths. It was first haveli in Fatehpur to
have electricity and called bijliwali haveli. |
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