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Hotel Singhasan Haveli, Mandawa
Singhasan Haveli was built in 18th century.
Goenka Haveli is a traditional haveli with
exquisite painted frescos on its walls,
ceilings and courtyard. It belonged to the
Marwari merchant who was awarded the title "Raj
Bahadur". It is located at the main Fatehpur
road in Mandawa a famous for its havelis.
Havelis in this part of the world denoted
the social and financial status of the
Marwari merchants. Two to three storeys of
rooms with jharokas, galleries and painted
walls were built around the inner courtyard.
The design of the traditional architecture
equipped the building to give the benefits
of seasonal climatic conditions and brave
the harsh summer heat.
Frescos in all shades of earthen colors give
the courtyard and the walls portray
mythological as well as local legends,
Hunting scenes, portraits and depictions of
everyday life.