Tambekar Wada - Historical place in Vadodara - Vadodara, India

A beautiful heritage site situated at the heart of the old city of Vadodara. The place talks about the vibrancy and rich culture of Vadodara. Must visit for history and art enthusiasts.

Architectural details are really clever ans stunning. Just the first floor hall is open to public. Courtyard and back portion we'rent allowed to enter.

Visited Feb 2019. One of the nicest places to visit in Vadodara, but one that is relatively unknown. A must visit IMO. The simple exterior is misleading. There are really beautiful paintings, murals, wood carvings inside. The caretaker had gone for lunch when I was there so I could see even areas that are normally off limits to visitors (see attached pics). I don't know if the stuff inside is original or has been restored by the ASI. Only the front two floors are open for viewing the rest is in a dilapidated condition.

Tambekar Wada is located at Tambkear no Khancho, Raopura Area, Vadodara (Baroda). It is a three-storeyed building which is a typical Maratha Mansion, which was once the residence of Bhau Tambekar. Inside of Wada, there are some of the most beautiful but decaying 19th Century murals. The Building is almost 140+ Years Old. Tambekar Wada is a spacious, four-storey building that has been constructed in an oblong fashion. It is originally the former residence of the Baroda State Diwan or Minister, Bhau Tambekar, who owned the responsibility of the administration of the state. The walls, doors and ceilings on the first and second floors of this old fashion building are adorned with the best specimens of mural paintings dating back to 17th and 18th centuries. Other wall paintings dating back to the first half of the 19th century represent epic scenes depicting the life of the people. The paintings are in poly-chrome and are of Maratha style of paintings of 19th century A.D. They are the best specimen of mural paintings in Gujarat. Most of the paintings have been restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. The ASI still attend to the chemical treatments of these paintings on a frequent basis. There are Paintings of Lord Krishna in childhood breaking Pot, Lord Krishna doing Raas with Gopi's, Lord Ganesha in childhood etc. Also it has British-Maratha Fight Paintings. According to Archeaological Survey of India (ASI), paintings in Tambekar Wada are made during Year 1874. There are ~300 Paintings in Wada from 1st to 3rd floor. The Paintings are not only painted at wall, but also it is painted on door frames. Also there is nice design of Jali's and wood carving. The backside of the building is in dilapidated condition. ASI & VMC plans to repair it.

A hidden gem for people who love to explore places of historical importance. This place is unknown even to the locals, but do visit to see a place that has stood test of time and still has some intricate paintings to offer the visitors.

Good place for history buffs, more than half of the place has been destroyed and whatever stands is relatively unknown to locals. However the place has some very intricate paintings and wooden carvings that are worth a visit.

A heritage site at vadodara must visit once. We went for cycling and then visited aur Sagar Lake, mandvi gate and tambekar wada.

Must must must visited place in vadodara. This is the recidenc of Marathi lords. This is full of wall painting. Which are visible today also. Must visited place. When you are visiting the place place maintain decency and follow the rules. When I visited it's under revocation mode.