Shekhawati

Shekhawati region in Rajasthan, India is famous for its havelis - traditional, ornately decorated residences. The artists belonged to the caste of kumhars and they used fresco technique (applying natural pigment on wet top layer of plaster) to remarkable effect. Near Nawalgarh there is also an interesting brick factory and Loharghal, a sacred place with several temples and Suraj Kund lake.

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