A three-day Shekhawati Festival starts in Rajasthan

A three-day Shekhawati Festival has taken off in Rajasthan that will take you through the rich cultural heritage of the state. Organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department in Lakshmangarh, it will be a great eye-opener for those who would like to explore the state, and its heritage.
Guests can expect arts, crafts, and sports activities during this festival. Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary said in a statement, "The Shekhawati region has an ancient opulence and breath-taking landscapes. The three-day festival will let visitors explore the cultural heritage of Rajasthan, its food, art and crafts, the beautiful folk art, Kavi Sammelan and serenading evenings."

The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is a historical region with the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur, and Churu. The most striking feature of this region is the beautiful grand havelis. They are finely decorated with painted murals. The buildings in this region are said to have been constructed sometime between the 18th century, and the early 20th century.
You have to see the Shahpura Haveli, which is a 300-year old palace built by Rao Pratap Singh, besides so many other amazing structures. Walking into the Shekhawati region, and seeing these beautiful havelis, makes you feel like you are in a dream.

The three-day Shekhawati festival will see well-known folk artists such as Bhungar Khan, and Sarwar Khan, from the Manganiyar community.