The 1885 Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli is considered by some to have some of the best paintings in Shekhawati. The rooms on the 1st floor are the most dazzling: stepping into one is like entering a jewellery box – it glimmers with mirrorwork, colour and gold. One of the rooms shows elaborate Krishna illustrations. Unfortunately, it is often locked, though you can usually enter the first courtyard.
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Here you will find the caretaker who has the key for the Chhatri assuming he's not out for lunch.