Inside Tambekar Wada, Vadodara, Gujarat
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This wooden multistoreyed townhouse is a typical Maratha mansion, once the residence of Bhau Tambekar, diwan of Baroda (1849–54). Inside are beautiful 19th-century murals featuring scenes from the Mahabharata, Krishna’s life and the 19th-century Anglo-Maratha War.
Out of the many rooms of the haveli, only some are open for public viewing. A visit here is a must for the plethora of colourful paintings intertwined with heritage.
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The unassuming facade of Tambekar Wada.
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As you stroll through the corridors, one by one, the paintings seem to come to life.
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Stunning window murals.
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Intricate wood carvings (Jali work) line the passage leading to one of the galleries.
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Many of the paintings are worn and poorly lit by ambient light, but they’re still impressive. They are one of the best specimens of mural paintings in Gujarat.
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Amazing floral and faunal motifs are also on display.
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These 19th-century murals feature scenes from the Mahabharata, Krishna’s life and the 19th-century Anglo-Maratha War.
Image courtesy: Sharmistha Sahoo
A painting depicting a hunter.
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Another painting depicting a European lady.
Article Courtesy : Lonely Planet
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