Mandawa landscapes and street photography by Kristian Bertel.
Mandawa is a small town in the heart of Shekhawati region. The place is known not only for its havelis but also for its Fort Palace. The structure of the palace reminds of the cultural and social importance of this region in the past. Of the havelis, the most important are the Chokhani, Ladia, Binsidhar Newatia, and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli. Another haveli, the Binsidhar Newatia Haveli, is known for its curious paintings.
The photos by the photographer below are a part of a series from two provinces in India.
A series that capture varied sides of the Indian society.
A mandawian boy with eyes of awareness.
Photo of a street in Mandawa.
Indian dressed in colourful clothes.
Blogs of note
Other blogs by the photographer can be seen here:
Read the photographers | biography
Pilgrimage to the Holy Rats: Imagery of the Deshnok Rat Temple
In Pictures: A Story of Diversity, India Images
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