Mahansar
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A quiet painted village. The 'Gold and Silver Shop' haveli has fine gold-painted scenes covering its interior, and the fort and traditional rice wine are the other highlights.
Mahansar lies about 20 km northwest of Mandawa and was founded in 1768 by a prince of Nawalgarh. The village's most famous site is the Poddar family's Sone Chandi ki Dukan (Gold and Silver Shop), whose ceilings and walls are covered with gold-colored paintings of the stories of Rama and the avatars of Vishnu, considered the finest in Shekhawati. The Raghunath Temple and the fort (now a simple heritage hotel) are also worth seeing, and the area is known for its traditional spiced liquor. Admission to the Gold and Silver Shop is charged, and opening hours are irregular, so ask your hotel to contact them in advance.
Opening hours
Daytime; goldsmith's shop depends on the caretaker
Nearby sights
- Ramgarh Shekhawati
- Goenka Double Haveli
- Murmuria Haveli
- Mandawa Painted Havelis (Old Town)
- Castle Mandawa
- Sneh Ram Ladia Haveli
- Chokhani Double Haveli
- Haveli Nadine Le Prince, Fatehpur